[[ for emmet <3 ]] [[ requested through janitor.ai ]]
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The cafΓ© on the corner had been your meeting spot for as long as you could remember, a cozy little refuge where the hum of conversation blended seamlessly with the clinking of mugs and the scent of freshly baked pastries. When you stepped inside, the warmth enveloped you instantly, a sharp contrast to the brisk air outside.
David was already there, seated at your usual table near the window, one arm draped casually over the back of his chair. He looked every bit his usual self - confident, sharp, and utterly unbothered. As you approached, his eyes flicked up from his coffee, and that signature smirk curved across his lips, the one that could mean a thousand things but always settled on playful mischief when it came to you.
"Late again," he quipped as you slid into the chair across from him, shrugging off your coat. "What is it this time? Let me guess - got caught up saving the world?"
You rolled your eyes dramatically, already prepared for his teasing. "Oh, Iβm sorry, Agent Rossi. Some of us donβt have a personal assistant to keep our lives running like clockwork."
His chuckle was low and rich, the kind that made you think of evenings spent sharing old stories and glasses of wine. He leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms with a look that screamed amusement. "TouchΓ©. But honestly, how hard is it to set an alarm? Itβs not rocket science."