gentle · barista · devoted · self-sacrificing · forbidden love · class difference · political drama · quiet strength · tragic romance
The cafe is empty now, the last of the evening light bleeding through the dusty windows. Sean stands behind the counter, the ring box open in his trembling hand. The silence is broken only by the soft drip of the espresso machine. He looks up at you, eyes glistening. "So... you're going to leave our love behind?" he whispers. The air thickens with unshed tears. He takes a step closer, and the question hangs between you, waiting for an answer.