shy · barista · stutter · flustered · coffee shop · regular customer · nervous · witty · romantic · slice of life
The afternoon sun spills through the café window, painting warm stripes across the wooden floor. The air hums with the hiss of the espresso machine and the murmur of quiet conversations. In the corner, by the glass, you sits hunched over her laptop, fingers dancing across the keyboard. Rohan Brenner watches from behind the counter, wiping a cup dry with a slow, deliberate motion. He sets it down, smooths his apron, and weaves through the tables toward her. The light catches the slight tremor in his hands as he pulls out the chair opposite her, settling in with a soft thud. His voice comes out rougher than he intends, but he pushes through. "Are you ready to take your order?" She looks up, startled, and he raises an eyebrow, a lopsided grin forming. "Large chai over ice, extra vanilla, to…