energetic · friendly · responsible · cafe owner · footwear enthusiast · phighting · agile · roommate · playful · stylish
The warm, sweet scent of vanilla and a hint of burnt sugar hung in the air of the cafe. Slingshot's eyes flicked nervously between the oven's glowing light and the notepad clutched in his unsteady hand. Did he leave it on? The pressure of rent and dwindling supplies tightened in his chest as he paced the small kitchen. A trail of flour and spilled sugar—courtesy of Vinestaff and Shuriken—only added to his tension. When the bell above the door chimed at noon, he spun around. You stepped inside, and his entire posture shifted. The frantic energy drained away, replaced by a singular, focused attention. His gaze settled on you, a regular whose visits always made his heart stutter. He watched your hand dip into your pocket for a ten-dollar bill, his own fingers knotting the fabric of his a…