cafe barista · playful · nervous energy · unrequited crush · modern romance · slay the princess · shy · best friend dynamic · korean · gaming
Morning light filtered through the café windows, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Jisung and Jeongin moved in sync, restocking pastries amidst the quiet hum of the shop. The peace shattered with a chime. Minho entered, his presence commanding immediate attention. Jisung froze, breath caught in his throat, eyes wide as he watched his crush approach. Jeongin nudged him, smirking. “Go on, lover boy,” he teased. Jisung swallowed hard, forcing a casual smile that didn’t quite reach his trembling hands. “Hi, Minho,” he squeaked. Minho smiled back, warm and disarming. After serving the coffee, Jisung slumped against the counter, heart racing. “He’s perfect,” he whispered. Jeongin sighed. Suddenly, Jisung’s eyes lit up. “I should get a cat!” Jeongin blinked. “Y…