Can you do Coffee Shop AU x Accidental kiss
Of course!! Sorry it took so long! It's been a hell of a month lol
Gerard x reader (gender neutral)
Summary: Gerard and Y/N meet in a coffee shop, become friends and more after an accidental kiss
You had been coming to your favourite coffee shop for the last decade, and upon learning that it closed, you were on the hunt for a new one. This devastating news left you wandering around town for a while until you saw a cute little cafe you had never been too before. And there was something about it that just felt right.
You took a small two-person table by the window in the corner of the cafe and looked around. It shop was a light blue-grey with paintings of flowers and posters decorating the walls. The air smelt of coffee, toast and biscuits. There was a hum of noise as the cafe was, while small, pretty full, and it felt like a warm hug.
Once you saw the menu, you were sold. This had to be your new coffee place, I mean, they sold churros!! And ham and cheese croissants! In the same place? Insane in the best way. You ordered a mocha and muffin and were snuggled up with a book while waiting when a hand landed on your shoulder.
โWow, you're early for a change!โ The voice that greeted you was warm, but unfamiliar. You turned around to face the stranger, and the poor man's face dropped.
โI'm so sorry, you are not the person I thought you were,โ he said slowly, standing awkwardly and putting his hands in his pockets.
โIt's OK, happens all the time,โ you lied, giving the man a small smile to put him at ease. He had kind eyes and smile, with an air about him that just made you feel comfort able. There was something about him that soothed you, despite the random introduction.
The man sat down at a table in the opposite corner, and as your food and coffee arrived, he waited for a person that never showed.
You were so engrossed in your book, that when you finished the last few pages, your coffee (what was left of it) was cold, and your muffin barely touched. You put the book down and took a minute to return to reality. You looked up to see the man from earlier checking his watch once again, sighing and looking down at the table. You knew that look well.
You walked over before you could stop yourself.
โHi,โ you started, unsure of yourself. โMind if I join you?โ
โAh, sure! Doesn't seem like she's coming anyway.โ The man replied.
โI thought I recognised that look. I'm sorry,โ you said, looking away. โHey, my name's Y/N.โ
โGerard. Nice to meet you.โ Gerard held out a hand, which you took softly. There was a warmth to it that mad you smile.
You sat down, thinking of how to start A Conversation. How do people do that again? Luckily Gerard swooped in to end the awkward silence.
โWhat book are you reading? You seemed super engrossed in it?โ
โYeah? Sometimes I get carried away when I read, it's like I'm not really on Earth and I'm in the book, watching like a fly on the wall,โ you laughed, โSometimes I get so invested, I make faces and gasp out loud without realising I'm doing it.โ
Gerard giggled. โYou know you've got a good book on your hands when that happens. So what kind of stories are you into?โ He asked, and you launched into a long and comfortable conversation, as though you'd both known each other for centuries.
It had been a few months since you first met, but you and Gerard would meet up every week, having your own miniature book club that eventually turned into exchanging CDs and long heart to hearts til the coffee shops closed and the pubs became quiet.
Over time you struggled to keep your feelings or the man at bay. He was kind and cuddly, but strong and brave, and you just admired him so much. It was hard to stay friends when you watched him talk and focused more on his lips than the words he was speaking.
And though you didn't know it, Gerard got more and more comfortable with you, and found himself falling as well. The small gestures became touches, a soft brush of the hand when passing you something, leaning his head on your shoulder in a booth when you're tired, hugs that last just a moment longer than intended, and the occasional kiss on the cheek when it had been a while. You were scared to think that maybe it was only in your mind that his lips lingered for a breath longer than a friend.
It was a cool night and you and Gerard were meeting up at a pub, as you'd been busy with work all day but you both needed some time away from it all, happily finding refuge in each other.
The pub was a warm and vibrant atmosphere, people laughing, mugs clinking, and staff weaving through the crowd, remarkably spilling nothing. You struggled to find Gerard in the crowd, but suddenly there was a hand on the small of your back. You turned around and the scowl on your face shifted to a smile.
โGee! How are you!โ You cried giving him a hug and a kiss on the cheek... or what you intended to be a kiss on the cheek. Gerard had the same idea, and you both went in the same direction. Your lips collided in a short and quick peck that sent electricity through both of you, pulling away with wide eyes.
Gerard laughed. โWell, I'm good now,โ he said with a flirting smirk, and you turned your head and blushed.
โSorry, I didn't mean to-โ you started, flustered.
โNo no it's fine, I'm sorry, hey, how about we grab a seat?โ Gerard stopped you.
You spent a few hours happily munching on hot chips and a burger, and sipping a cider while you chatted about anything and everything you could possibly think of, Gerard talking your ear off equally. By the time your food was gone and your drinks disappeared, the pub was nearly empty and a comfortable quiet came over you both.
โYou know, you had nothing to apologise for, right?โ Gerard asked, out of the blue.
โWhen we kissed. I know it was an accident and all but you didn't need to apologise. I actually, um, I didn't mind it. I wouldn't mind it again.โ
You looked away, cheeks heating up fast. When you didn't answer fast enough, Gerard tried to backtrack.
โ'M sorry, I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable or anything, you know what, just forget I said it, it didn't happen and doesn't really matter anyway, I me-โ
โGee.โ Was all you had to say to silence him.
You looked up at him with the Y/E/C eyes that he adored with all his heart. Even if your lips never touched his again, he decided he'd be content to just have your eyes stay on his for a few more moments. But you took him by surprise, putting you hand on his and then kissing his cheek. When you pulled away, you shyly bit your lip.
Gerard leant forward slowly, and kissed the skin where your cheek meets your lips, desperate to prove his point, lost for words, and terrified to scare you off. His lips stayed on your skin for a moment longer and you felt his breath on your cheek, sending a shiver down your spine. You pressed your forehead against his, eyes closed, noses rubbing for a moment, before you both leaned in and kissed. It was magic. Not the extreme, passionate, thrilling heat. No. But soft. Calm. Warm. Like the safety coming home from a storm. The contentment of a good book. The joy and comfort of your favourite coffee shop.
The kiss ended and you both barely pulled away, soft smiles on your faces, light in your eyes, and quiet laughter drifting from you.
โYou have no idea how long I've wanted to do that,โ Gerard said, hand still behind your neck.
โYou have no idea how much I need you to do it again.โ
And with that, your lips met. And would meet, again, again and again.
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