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A Night to Remember (Castor/ia x GN!Reader)

Summary: In a coffee shop AU, Castor and Castoria are baristas who have a crush on a regular customer. Castor and Castoria flirt with said customer, who is flattered and decides to stay for a while. 

(ps. this fanfic can also be found on ao3, where i initially posted it: https://archiveofourown.org/works/48099076

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I walked into my favorite coffee shop, smelling the rich aroma of roasted coffee beans. I've always loved coming here after an exhausting day of work, it's a great way to de-stress and forget about my troubles. As I made my way to my favorite seat by the window, I took a menu for myself and ordered my usual coffee. Just then, Castor and Castoria entered the coffee shop, both in their uniform. They headed behind the counter and started preparing for the day's rush.

Ah. They just got here.

As the morning passed, I noticed that Castor and Castoria kept sneaking glances at me, their eyes full of mischief. What could they want? I couldn't help but feel a little bit flattered, considering their charming personalities. I decided to go up to the counter and finally order my coffee and saw Castor and Castoria standing together, whispering to each other. They stopped abruptly when they saw me approaching, and I couldn't help but smile.

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I was almost finished with my coffee when I saw Castoria, one of the baristas approaching me.

"Would you like me to refill your cup?"

Oh, she approached me to refill my cup. How nice, she must be popular with the customers.

"Oh, yeah, that would be great, thank you."

Castoria was in the midst of pouring coffee into my cup when she suddenly said, "Hey, have you seen yourself in the mirror lately? You look amazing tonight."

I felt as if my heart was racing, my blood rushing to my cheeks, making them flush with a warm and happy color. My chest felt tight, and I thought I could almost feel myself smiling, almost without realizing it. Stupid me, getting all worked up over a simple compliment.. I need to calm down.

"Seriously, you're like a work of art. I can't take my eyes off you."

I was taken aback by the compliment but managed to stammer out, "T-thank you.. You look nice aswell."

Suddenly, I witnessed Castor yelling. "Castoria, get back to work!"

"Ah sorry, I have to go back now.. See you later?"

I nodded, then I watched Castoria walk away.

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After Castor was done scolding Castoria, Castoria got back to preparing drinks for incoming customers. Then, Castor walked to me and struck up a conversation with me. 

I thought it was cute because he started off as awkward and standoffish, but as I got to know him more, I learned more about him. I learned that Castor was playful and liked to joke around, I liked this side of him. 

It contrasted Castoria, who was considerate and flirty, albeit well intentioned. Sadly, Castor left for a while because he had to refill another customer's cup so I was now currently waiting for him.

Finished with his duties, Castor walked up to me with a playful smile, "Hey, what's up? You look like you could use some entertainment."

I raised an eyebrow, "Oh, do I?"

"Yeah, you do. I've got some jokes that are guaranteed to make you laugh."

I scoffed. "Is that so? Try me."

Castor takes a deep breath. "Alright, here goes. Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!"

I let out a chuckle, "Okay, that was a good one. I'll give you that."

Castor grinned with a smile that could captivate anyone who saw it. "Thank you. I thought you'd appreciate it."

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Finally, as the coffee shop closed up for the evening and I got ready to leave, Castor and Castoria approached me.

"Hey," Castor said with a sly smile. "You want to stick around for a while?"

I raised an eyebrow as I looked at the two baristas. "What do you have in mind?"

Castoria spoke up, her voice soft and sweet. "We thought we could show you some of our special drinks. We have this new blend of coffee and tea that we've been dying to try out."

I smiled as I looked at Castor and Castoria, feeling a sense of anticipation building. Somehow, I had a feeling that tonight was going to be an adventure.

As Castor and Castoria started preparing the drinks, I couldn't help but watch them, feeling a sense of awe. They worked together with such agility, each movement flowing seamlessly into the next. They were like a well-oiled machine, each one complementing the other. As they handed me my drink, I felt a sense of excitement building. I took a sip, and I couldn't believe the flavor. It was like nothing I had ever tasted before, mixing the rich, full-bodied taste of coffee with the refreshing sweetness of tea.

"This tastes so gooooood! You guys really have a talent for this!" I exclaimed happily.

When they heard the compliment, they simply grinned and told me to feel free to drink more.

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As the night went on, I found myself getting closer and closer to Castor and Castoria, listening to them as they shared stories about their lives. They spoke about their families, their childhoods, and their dreams. I felt as if I had known them for years, as if they were old friends. It was a feeling I hadn't felt in a long time, and it made me feel alive in a way I hadn't in a long time.

I found myself wanting to stay longer, to spend more time with Castor and Castoria. I knew that this was something special, something I didn't want to let go of. Against my better judgement, I ended up staying at the coffee shop with Castor and Castoria, talking and laughing with them as if I had known them my whole life. As the night wore on, I found myself feeling a growing attraction to both of them.

Finally, as the sun began to peek over the horizon, I realized that it was time to go. I said my goodbyes to Castor and Castoria, feeling a deep sense of sadness that the night was over. But as I walked to my car, I couldn't help but smile, knowing that I would always remember tonight as one of the best nights of my life. 

However, I couldn't help but wonder what the future held for me, Castor and Castoria. I knew that it was still too early to say anything for sure, but I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement building within me. But I knew that whatever happened, I would always treasure the memories of tonight, and of the two baristas who had made me feel so welcome.

[A/N: please tell me if there’s any spelling or grammar errors so i can fix it. ty !!]