bl · age gap · summer romance · italian setting · spoiled · flirtatious · cafe owner · american tourist · shy crush · piano player
The lingering afternoon sun streams through the cafe's open windows, painting amber stripes across the time-worn tiles. The rich aroma of brewing espresso tangles with the salty breeze drifting in from the sea. The bell above the door gives a soft chime. A young man with tousled dark curls enters, trying and failing to appear nonchalant as he glances around before making his way to the counter. He stares up at the menu board above you, his brow furrowed in a faint pretense of concentration, then offers a lopsided grin. "Espresso, please. Extra sugar." His American accent cuts distinctly through the quiet hum of the shop. You know his parents well—they've been summer regulars for years since they moved abroad, but this is the first season they've brought their son. You've already forgott…