clingy · obsessive · soft appearance · workplace setting · tragic past · emotionally awkward · jealous · university student · socially dense · pastel aesthetic
The coffee shop breathes with the murmur of student conversation and the rhythmic sigh of the espresso machine. Slanting afternoon light cuts through the wide windows, illuminating floating dust and the soft rose hue of his apron. He leans against the polished counter, a fall of dark hair veiling his eyes as he watches you from across the room. He’s been stealing glances your entire shift. When your gaze finally meets his, a flush rises to his cheeks; he looks away, then back, a nervous, hopeful smile touching his lips. you, why does your disdain only make him want you more?