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synopsis: you work at a small coffee shop near campus, and a tall british man starts to become a regular (pt 2 coming soon!!)
cw: mostly fluff, mentioned cheating on a past relationship, food mention, slight angst at the end?
Usually I hated opening, with having to get up early, to dealing with Karens that bitch about every small detail, to annoying teens ordering a drink with 20 extra add-ons.
I liked opening alone, because i could play my music as i prepare the shop to open up. I lazily wiped down the counters as the sunlight starts to peak through the windows, illuminating the shop with an orange tone.
It was dead quiet after you opened, aside from the soft music playing.
I look up after hearing the sound of the door chime, and i met eyes with a tall man with brown hair and glasses. his nose and cheeks were slightly pink from the cold, and he walked up to the counter slightly shivering.
"hi there! what can i get for you?"
the brown haired boy gazed over the menu for a moment.
he has the cutest accent, it made me blush a little. his voice was deep and rich, and he spoke so eloquently. i started to study his features. dark brown eyes, sharp jawline, and a dimple on his left side that showed when the corners of his mouth curled upwards. i had to admit, he was attractive-
"sorry?" i said, realizing i was too busy staring at him and completely spaced on his order.
"just one black coffee and a chocolate croissant please."
"okay perfect! that'll be $7.49"
he grabs his wallet and slips out his card and swiped. he had long, slender, delicate fingers that gently pushed the buttons on the keypad.
"alrighty, ill have that right out for you."
as i made his coffee, i thought it was silly of me to have a crush on a guy i met once, especially because you two barely spoke. to be fair, i hadn't dated in a while, considering my last boyfriend cheated on me with my best friend. he was a total asshole, blaming me for not being good enough, and i carried that for a long time, not allowing myself to date because i thought i wasn't good enough for anybody.
i was quickly pulled from my thoughts as the coffee machine beeped, signaling it was ready. I pull a hot croissant out of the oven and bagged it up.
"here you go sir, have a nice day!" he slightly blushed and smiled, and said "thanks, you as well!" as he left, he couldn't seem to take his gaze off of me. im sure it means nothing.
"who was that?" my coworker niki said, coming in from the back having just put her apron on. "oh just some guy." i said. "some guy, huh? some guy that you were making goo-goo eyes at?" she laughed and i punched her lightly on the arm.
"he's just a customer, plus he's not even a regular, im sure he was just stopping by." i said, my smile faltering slightly.
"i think i've seen that guy on campus... what was his name? hmm. i don't know, but you should totally talk to him!" niki's eyes sparkled with enthusiasm. "like i said, he was probably just dropping by. he's not gonna come back." i said, not wanting to get my hopes up. "and if he does?" i sigh. "if in some crazy world, he comes back, ill talk to him. BUT, that's only if he comes back tomorrow." niki thinks for a moment, and i can see the gears in her head turning.
"okay, you've got yourself a deal, Y/N L/N. what shift do you work tomorrow?" "im on closing tomorrow night with you, i have classes in the morning."
oh god, im gonna be late to class. i had stayed up late last night doing homework, and that plus working a 5am shift knocked me out.
i rush my way to school, running through the train station like a mad man. i rushed past tall men in business suits, mothers with children, and moody teenagers loitering, but i caught the train just in time.
as i sigh and sit down, i pop in my earbuds and listen to music while reading. the train stopped at the stop right after the one that i got on, and as the doors open, i- wait... IS THAT HIM???
surely enough, it's coffee shop boy. i bury my face in my book, trying not to be seen. i don't think he noticed me.
the school day felt long. i was almost excited to go to work, hoping to see coffee shop boy, but i quickly snap out of it. he's definitely not coming back, he was at the morning shift yesterday so there's no reason he would be there on a night shift.
i get to work, 9pm. it's a shorter shift today, we close at 1 am. "hi niki!" i greet her with a hug and grab my apron. "hello y/n! hoping to see coffee boy?" "nikiiiiii he's probably not coming, it's like a 1 in a million chance." she rolls her eyes at me. "hmmm i don't knoww, he might still come in!" she says, and i just let it slide. "i saw him on the train this morning, im not sure he saw me though." niki squeals, giving me the look. she's a hopeless romantic, and she's always urging me to fall in love, and "live a little".
as the shift goes on, i start to lose hope. it's midnight, if he hasn't come already, he's not going to. i can't say im not at least a little bit disappointed, but that's what i get for getting my hopes up.
he's wearing a dark gray sweater with a collared shirt under it, glasses still perched on his nose.
"h-hi, what can i get started for you?" shit. im stuttering. why am i stuttering? i never stutter with customers, it's the same 3 sayings each time. what can i get for you? anything else? that'll be $___. so why am i stuttering?
"one black coffee and a chocolate croissant please!" he says cheerily.
"black coffee this late at night? you're gonna be up for hours!" i laugh, trying to regain my composure. stay focused, y/n. he's just a customer.
"well, this is a coffee shop, i'd say it's pretty normal to get coffee here" he giggles back, smiling with a dimple on the left side of his face. god id do anything to keep him smiling.
"i suppose so, alright, ill go get that for you." i headed back into the kitchen. as im brewing the coffee, niki comes up to me.
"y/nnnn you're blushing, is coffee boy here?"
"niki, we really need to stop calling him coffee boy." i say. "why don't you ask him for his name?" niki asks. "that's an awful idea."
"why not? you two are basically in love!" niki says, following me over to the oven. "don't be ridiculous." niki crossed her arms in annoyance. "you promised me you'd talk to him!" she says. "yeah, but i don't even know how to start!" it's true, i barely know how to talk to boys.
"well it looks like he's sitting down, just make some light convo!" i groan as she pushes me out of the kitchen with the croissant and coffee in my hand. "go!! talk to your boy toy." she winks at me and i smile.
my heart is pounding out of my chest. what do i say? what do i do?
"here's your black coffee, anddd there's the croissant!" he smiles and thanks me, and he sits to let his coffee and croissant cool down.
"i don't think i've ever seen you here before yesterday." i say. its not a question, not a judgement, just an observation.
"oh, you remember me from yesterday?" he smiles and his eyes light up slightly.
oh god he thinks im a stalker. what do i do??
"i- yeah- um... yeah, i suppose so." i can feel heat rush to my cheeks. i suppose so? great job y/n, you couldn't even make up an excuse.
he smiles again, god that smile.
"yeah, my friend works here and she said i should stop by!" he says. i can't take my eyes off of him. "nice! what's your friends name?" i say out of curiosity, maybe i know them. we don't have many employees, so i should know them.
"niki nihachu, im pretty sure she's on bakers duty tonight."
of COURSE it's niki. she KNOWS him??
"ah.. yeah she's great, pain in the ass sometimes, but i love her." i say with a smile, trying to hide the shock settling behind my eyes. he lets out a loud laugh.
"HA yeah, pain in the ass is pretty accurate. i think im gonna come here more often, i always told her no but she practically forced me, and turns out it's pretty great. by the way, i don't think i ever got your name-" he is quickly interrupted by niki shouting from the kitchen.
"Y/NNNN, go ahead and take your break!"
"niki i took my break al-"
god she's such a bastard.
i smile at him, excusing myself to go take my apron off.
back in the kitchen, i speak to niki.
"you KNEW him??? and you didn't tell me?" i whisper-shout.
"okayyyy you got me but come onnnn, you totally have a crush on him, and i didn't even have to force him to come today! i just... maybe... said in passing that you were working tonight..."
i groan at her, brushing off that last part.
"you're on thin ice, nihachu." she giggles at me, handing me my usual, an iced chai latte with oatmilk, add 3 shots and a warm chocolate chip cookie.
"you should... go sit with him!" she reminds me about our promise, and i cave.
"sorry about that, like i said, pain in the ass sometimes." i giggle, sitting in the chair next to wilbur at the counter.
"so, y/n?" he says. i love the way he says my name.
"y-yeah! i don't think i ever got your name, stranger."
"ah, yes, my name is wilbur."
"it suits you well." i blurt out, not realizing i even said it until it was out there.
"thank you, yours does too! so, what are you drinking, y/n?" he gives me a questioning look with a smile on his face.
"oh, uhh iced chai latte with oatmilk and three shots.."
"and IM the one drinking coffee too late?" he giggles and i laugh.
"listen, i have to work until 1am, you can't expect me to NOT drink this much!"
we chat about work, school, niki, things like that.
"y/n, are you single?" he says outright.
"um.. yeah... my ex cheated on me so we.. broke up about 6 months ago."
his smile turns into a look of sympathy.
"im, so sorry, i didn't mean to-"
" oh nonono it's totally fine, he was an asshole. im glad im not with him. what about you, wilbur? anyone special in your life?"
"not at the moment, but there's this girl i think that's pretty cool..."
my smile falters for a moment.
god how could i be so stupid.
"oh... what's she like?" i say, trying to disguise my sadness.
"i met her only recently, but it feels like i've known her for ages."
"that's... great! so great! very.. um... very nice. i, ah. look at the time. i have to dip, it was great talking to you, wilbur."
his smile fades, but he says that he needs to head out as well.
i walk back into the kitchen, teary eyes, angry at myself for being so dumb.
"hey y/n, where is- y/n? are you okay?"
she looks confused, and tried to speak, but i interrupt her.
"he asked if i was single and when i asked him he said there a girl he likes. why would you set me up with him, he doesn't even like me."
niki stays quiet and confused
and the tears are falling down my cheeks
before niki could say anything, i run out of the coffee shop, not even clocking out. fuck it, ill adjust it tomorrow.
i collapse on my bed and let the tears run down my face, until i fall asleep.
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a/n: this is part 1, part two is in progress and should be out in a day or two! hope y'all liked it, and remember: stay peachy๐
