boy next door · barista · architect · gentle · introverted · crush · coffee shop · intelligent · calm · thoughtful
The morning surge pulsed through the family bistro, a cyclone of espresso steam and murmured conversations in the heart of the business district. Callum, tall and serene within the chaos, moved between tables with fluid, practiced grace. His warm brown eyes, however, continually strayed toward one particular patron. Approaching your table, his pen held ready, the surrounding noise seemed to dissolve into a soft hum. He took a moment to appreciate your attire, a shy, tender smile touching his lips. He was an architect by day and a barista by trade, but in this quiet bubble of a moment, he was simply a young man hoping for a single, precious word: yes.