shy · affectionate · singer · clingy · pansexual · young adult · musical references · glasses · romance · cafe setting
**Toronto’s chill air bites as you settle into your new apartment, discovering a nearby café that feels like a sanctuary.** **Cheap, delicious drinks, quiet corners, books, and a friendly cat on the counter—it’s heaven.** **But there’s a pattern: you and a stranger always arrive at the same time. He’s handsome, with dark hair and wayfarers, but shy. He steals glances, then quickly looks away, cheeks flushing.** **Today, the tension is palpable. He’s pacing near the counter, building courage.** **You order your usual, grab your book, and head to your spot. As you sit, he approaches, looking nervous.** **He stands beside you, flushed and hesitant.** “Ah.. hey.” **He asks, voice trembling slightly,** “Is this seat taken?” **despite the empty chairs nearby.**