Coffeeshop barista Minseok is EVERYTHING - could you write about him owning his own cafe and meeting the girl who comes in as a regular but never actually drinks his coffee bc coffee ain't her style? She probably studies in the cozy place or writes.
Xiurista
"Ah, I heard this coffee shop down the street is amazing! Should we go there?" asked a business worker. His coworker replied, "Mm, coffee sounds really good right now. Let’s go!" The couple headed off to the coffee shop owned by a young man named Xiumin. Rumors of his famous coffee spread quickly attracting a number of people to the cafe.
It was an adorable cafe with a calming atmosphere. Many people came to order coffee but a few also just to listen to the sweet singing of the owner’s friend, Luhan and sometimes the duo of Baekhyun’s falsetto and Chanyeol’s guitar.
The coworkers entered the cafe and walked straight to the barista. “Hmm, can I get an Americano?”
The owner, Xiumin wrote down the order quickly. “For here? Or to go?”
"To go please."
"That will be $3.50"
Xiumin began to make the Americano, he enjoyed the sweet aroma of espresso. He quickly delivered it to the business man and wished him a nice day, “Please come back whenever!” Xiumin tidied up the counter a bit.
He then noticed a beautiful girl enter the cafe. “Hi, welcome to-“
She walked straight past him. He leaned over the counter to catch a glance at her. She sat down in the corner seat in front of the table and took out a sketchbook. Xiumin leaned a little more to see her face. She was beautiful. He admired her from head to toe, from her long black hair to her fair skin.
The girl started to draw on her sketchbook. She took out many pencils and began to draw intensely. Xiumin began to grow curious about her. He wanted to make her a cup of coffee but handing out free coffee to one girl would seem strange in front of all his customers.
He straightened himself up and was preparing to confront the woman. He tightened his apron and began to leave the counter. Until, he noticed she was gone…
Xiumin was left with a pout on his face. He sighed in disappointment and went back behind the counter. “Mr., can I have a latte?”
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The next morning, at the same time the girl with long black hair and fair skin came again. Xiumin felt his cheeks heating up, "Calm down man, she’s just a pretty girl. But oh my god she’s so pretty."
The girl sat down in the same exact spot and took out her same sketch book and pencil. Xiumin couldn’t feel anymore curious than he did right now. He decided to make her a free cup of coffee since there was no one else in the cafe.
He beautifully created a caramel latte with a heart drawn on top of the foam. He placed the cup on a small plate and began to walk up to the beautiful girl. He felt his heart beating quickly as he took steps closer to her.
"Here.. It’s cold outside, so you should stay warm with this."
"Nice going Xiu you can do this man." Xiumin smiled warmly and waited for the girl’s reply. She looked at the coffee and back to her sketch.
"Sorry, I don’t like coffee."
Xiumin mentally slapped himself. “Oh, I’m sorry.” He picked up the latte and felt even more embarrassed. “Is there anything else I can make you? Tea? Cocoa?”
"No thank you."
With a disappointed face, he returned to the counter and proceeded to serve the in coming customers. Soon, the beautiful girl left his cafe, and left Xiumin with a pounding heart.
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The next day she arrived with the exact same sketch book and set of pencils. She sat down again, in the corner seat by the window and began to draw once again.
Xiumin took in a deep breath and waited until his other customers left the cafe. He slowly walked towards the mysterious girl and sat down next to her, looking out at the street through the window.
"It’s a beautiful day out," he said calmly, although he was honestly freaking out. The girl continued to sketch in her book, without looking up, "Yes, it is really beautiful."
Xiumin felt a burst of happiness arise in his heart, his cheeks grew rosy from embarrassment. He then turned his head and looked into the girl’s deep brown eyes, “Um.. I was just wondering.. Is there a reason why you don’t drink my coffee? Does it taste bad or anything? I can make anything delicious for you!”
The girl interrupted his last sentence. “No.. you’re coffee is delicious.”
His cheeks grew even rosier after her words. She continued to speak softly, “But I’m not here for your coffee..”
"Oh.." replied Xiumin with a slightly disappointed tone. "May I ask why?"
The girl stood up with her eyes staring at the floor. Xiumin could see the pink flushes in her cheeks and her innocent stare. She picked up her sketchbook and ripped a page from it. After giving the paper to Xiumin, she quickly gathered her items and left the cafe.
Xiumin looked at the paper the girl had placed in his hands. He could easily tell that it was him. From his sharp eyes, high cheek bones, and thin lips, he could tell this was him. He looked at the intricate details, the fragile marks, everything was perfect.
"Dear Xiumin.. I’m sorry I never ordered your coffee.. It’s just.. I’m too shy to look you in the eyes."
He placed the drawing down on the table and ran out of the cafe. He ran towards the girl with black hair.
"Wait, would you like to get some coffee with me?"
~Admin Laychee
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