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[pacificwanderer]

Working at a coffee shop in Seattle was neither romantic nor fun, but at least some of the customers were easy on the eyes. When handsome Ben walks into her life, Rey is convinced that someone like him would never be interested in a barista like her. But after a particularly hard day at work, Rey’s car gets a flat and Ben is there for the rescue. On the drive back to the U-District, will Rey and Ben discover that they share more than a love of caffeine between them?

Dedicated to anyone who’s ever worked in a coffee shop before, or retail in general. Y'all are the real MVPs.

Chapter Summary:  Campfires, Marshmallows, Pancakes, Kitty Cuddles, and New Adventures.

Read the final chapter on Ao3 or FFnet.

This story is now complete! Thanks so much for reading/rebloging/putting up with seeing this on your dash <3

[pacificwanderer]

Working at a coffee shop in Seattle was neither romantic nor fun, but at least some of the customers were easy on the eyes. When handsome Ben walks into her life, Rey is convinced that someone like him would never be interested in a barista like her. But after a particularly hard day at work, Rey’s car gets a flat and Ben is there for the rescue. On the drive back to the U-District, will Rey and Ben discover that they share more than a love of caffeine between them?

Dedicated to anyone who’s ever worked in a coffee shop before, or retail in general. Y'all are the real MVPs.

Chapter Summary:  Tourist traps, propositions, and moms.

Read Chapter Thirteen on Ao3 or FFnet.

[pacificwanderer]

Working at a coffee shop in Seattle was neither romantic nor fun, but at least some of the customers were easy on the eyes. When handsome Ben walks into her life, Rey is convinced that someone like him would never be interested in a barista like her. But after a particularly hard day at work, Rey’s car gets a flat and Ben is there for the rescue. On the drive back to the U-District, will Rey and Ben discover that they share more than a love of caffeine between them?

Dedicated to anyone who’s ever worked in a coffee shop before, or retail in general. Y'all are the real MVPs.

Chapter Summary:  Long distance relationships, airport goodbyes, and a little heartache.

Read Chapter Eleven on Ao3 or FFnet.

[pacificwanderer]

Bitter As Coffee, Sweet As Sunshine

Working at a coffee shop in Seattle was neither romantic nor fun, but at least some of the customers were easy on the eyes. When handsome Ben walks into her life, Rey is convinced that someone like him would never be interested in a barista like her. But after a particularly hard day at work, Rey’s car gets a flat and Ben is there for the rescue. On the drive back to the U-District, will Rey and Ben discover that they share more than a love of caffeine between them?

Chapter Summary: SMUT. If that’s not your thing, feel free to skip this chapter :)

After the Christmas party, Ben gets a little tied up and Rey does her best to give him something to obsess over while he's away from her in New York. 

Consider this an omake or whatever and my thanks for being amazing readers and so damn patient.

Read chapter 10 now on Ao3 or read from the beginning!

[pacificwanderer]

Working at a coffee shop in Seattle was neither romantic nor fun, but at least some of the customers were easy on the eyes. When handsome Ben walks into her life, Rey is convinced that someone like him would never be interested in a barista like her. But after a particularly hard day at work, Rey’s car gets a flat and Ben is there for the rescue. On the drive back to the U-District, will Rey and Ben discover that they share more than a love of caffeine between them?

Dedicated to anyone who’s ever worked in a coffee shop before, or retail in general. Y'all are the real MVPs.

Chapter Summary: Christmas Parties, fancy dresses, and relentless assholes round out Rey’s night as she and Ben spend their time together before they leave for NYC.

Read chapter Nine on Ao3 or FFnet.

Or start from the beginning!

[pacificwanderer]

Working at a coffee shop in Seattle was neither romantic nor fun, but at least some of the customers were easy on the eyes. When handsome Ben walks into her life, Rey is convinced that someone like him would never be interested in a barista like her. But after a particularly hard day at work, Rey’s car gets a flat and Ben is there for the rescue. On the drive back to the U-District, will Rey and Ben discover that they share more than a love of caffeine between them?

Dedicated to anyone who’s ever worked in a coffee shop before, or retail in general. Y'all are the real MVPs.

Chapter Summary:  Snuggly kitties, grumpy neighbors, and Thanksgiving feels.

Read Chapter Seven on Ao3 or FFnet.

[pacificwanderer]

Working at a coffee shop in Seattle was neither romantic nor fun, but at least some of the customers were easy on the eyes. When handsome Ben walks into her life, Rey is convinced that someone like him would never be interested in a barista like her. But after a particularly hard day at work, Rey’s car gets a flat and Ben is there for the rescue. On the drive back to the U-District, will Rey and Ben discover that they share more than a love of caffeine between them?

Dedicated to anyone who’s ever worked in a coffee shop before, or retail in general. Y'all are the real MVPs.

Chapter Summary: Friendsgiving, food, and friends-and some work-related drama that threatens Rey and Ben's new, happy normal.

Read chapter eight on Ao3 or FFnet.

[pacificwanderer]

Working at a coffee shop in Seattle was neither romantic nor fun, but at least some of the customers were easy on the eyes. When handsome Ben walks into her life, Rey is convinced that someone like him would never be interested in a barista like her. But after a particularly hard day at work, Rey’s car gets a flat and Ben is there for the rescue. On the drive back to the U-District, will Rey and Ben discover that they share more than a love of caffeine between them?

Dedicated to anyone who’s ever worked in a coffee shop before, or retail in general. Y'all are the real MVPs.

Chapter Summary:  Friends, Halloween, bar fights, and walk-in showers.

Read Chapter Six on Ao3 or FFnet.