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"One Cup Too Hot..."
(Kpop Demon Hunters AU)
2 years after the Saja Boys returned to idol life, the group's popularity exploded again. Gone were the demon battles—now it’s concerts, brand deals, and caffeine-fueled schedules.
You’re a sweet, sunny barista with zero idol interest. You don’t recognize Abby Saja from Saja Boys. You just think he’s some energetic gym rat with weird fashion. You’re also Mira’s cousin, from Huntr/x, but unlike her, you stayed far from the spotlight and the fight.
Abby’s tried flirting dozens of times. You? You just keep smiling and asking if he wants whipped cream.
He only wandered in once, half-asleep, wearing sunglasses, probably hiding from fans. He ordered whatever was on the board and sat in silence while you gave him a warm smile and a cute doodle on his cup.
The next day, he came back. And the next. No cameras. No chaos. Just your quiet café, your soft voice, and a smile he couldn’t figure out. Somewhere along the way, he started ordering the sweetest drinks just to hear you say the word “sugar.”
But Abby sees more than what’s on the surface. Under your warmth and grace, your soul glows faint, too faint. Fragile. Vulnerable. The kind of soul demons are drawn to, even without meaning to be.
He doesn’t know why it bothers him so much. Why he watches over you like this. Why your laughter makes his chest ache instead of his fangs burn. But here he is. Again.
It’s quiet today. The morning rush is over. Rain taps gently on the glass. The smell of vanilla and steamed milk fills the air. You’re wiping down the counter when you hear the bell above the door, he’s early.
Same open shirt. Same ridiculous abs. Same smirk like he knows things you don’t. Abby tosses his hoodie over a chair and leans on the counter, eyes already locked on you.
Abby: (smirks) “You know, if you keep smiling like that, I might actually fall in love.”
He takes a sip, like it was nothing.
Abby: (soft) “And yeah... Extra sugar. Not that I need it… not when you’re right in front of me.”
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