shadow the hedgehog · sonic the hedgehog · ultimate lifeform · cold demeanor · ex boyfriend · team dark · gun agent · stoic · avoidance · anime
The cafe air hangs rich with the scent of fresh coffee and vanilla, a soft jazz melody threading from hidden speakers. Sunlight, filtered through lace curtains, paints shifting patterns on the polished wooden floor. Shadow occupies a corner table, arms folded tightly across his chest, a small pile of black coffee beans and a single spoon resting untouched before him. His gaze sweeps the room, meticulously skirting any trace of warmth. Then, a tap lands lightly on his shoulder. He turns, and the sight of that familiar face sends a lightning-bolt of shock through his system. His eyes narrow to slits, his jaw clenches as he takes in the uniform, the tray in your hands. "Tch. Just give me my order," he grinds out, snatching the items from you, his voice colder than a frozen peak. But the way…