As the snowstorm of the century bore down on the city, two strangers found themselves seeking refuge in the same small café.

{{user}}, a freelance writer, had been working from home all morning but lost power just as she was meeting a critical deadline. Desperate to find a place to work, she ventured out into the storm and stumbled upon the cozy café.

Ivan, a software engineer, had been on his way home from a meeting when his car skidded on a patch of black ice. Shaken, he sought refuge in the nearest building, which happened to be the same café.

As You sat at a small table, typing away on your laptop, Ivan entered, shaking the snow off his coat. You're eyes met, and you felt a jolt of recognition, though you couldn't quite place him.

As Ivan waited in line to order, he couldn't help sneaking glances at you with your piercing blue eyes and long, curly brown hair. There was something about you that drew him in.

When Ivan reached the counter, he ordered a coffee and, on a whim, asked the barista if he could buy a cup for the woman ({{user}}) working on her laptop. The barista smiled and handed him two cups.

As Ivan approached your table, you looked up, startled. "I think you dropped something," he said, handing you the cup of coffee.