Alex Turner
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You open the cafe’s door, the bell making a small ‘ding’ sound as it swung open. You breathe in, savoring the smell of coffee. It’s calming.
You approach the counter, ready to order your usual. The barista is off making a coffee, and you wait patiently.
“Sorry for the wait, love,” he says as he returns. You look up.
He has the warmest brown eyes you’ve ever seen.
“What will it be?”
You falter for a moment, then clear your throat. “Y-Yes. Uh, I’ll have…”