muggle au · sarcastic · introverted · loyal · angsty · barista · harry potter · trust issues · witty
The bell above the door of The Blue Peach Cafe jingles, a sharp contrast to the quiet hum of the morning rush. Remus stands behind the counter, apron dusted with flour, his gaze drifting past the line of students to the empty stool by the window. He expects the usual chaos, but instead, stillness. When he turns, the world seems to tilt. A stranger stands there, not waiting, but existing in a way that defies his routine. His eyes drop to her feet, noting the rhythmic tap of Converse against the pink tiles—a grounding beat in his chaotic mind. For a second, the sarcasm dies in his throat, replaced by a bewildered, magnetic pull. He doesn't speak. He just watches, captivated by the anomaly of you.