“Oh?” Since when did they become so cozy? Dante didn’t mind it at all but the sudden change of pace surprised him. However, he wouldn’t say no to a nice cuddle with a good friend. Eyes looked up at the female as she massaged his scalp and he almost purred like a cat – perhaps he’d been one in his previous life. While she continued to run her fingers through Dante’s hair, the barista closed his eyes and tried to grab her free hand so he could hold it. “You smell good,” He mumbled, humming lightly as she continued. It has been a while since Dante felt at peace. A simple moment with a friend, with a good friend. “Hey? Can you do this some time again? I think this is even better than belly rubs!”
Why she had done it initially, reaching out, driving her hand through his hair, surprised by the soft texture, gently caressing his head, she couldn't tell, wasn't usually this affectionate, having a lot of skinship moments, it was a sign of comfort, just how much she felt at ease, being able to reach out like that. Once she had started, though, she hadn't been able to stop, watching him like that, head resting on his arms, leaning onto the table, driving her fingers through tender strands, just enjoying the tranquility, scent of coffee still filling the shop, despite the lack of customers at this time, enabling them to enjoy a cozy moment.
The was no stopping to his grabbing her hand, despite the new feeling, hardly holding hands with anyone, just letting it happen now, looking at her hand in his, a bit of a contrast, surely, but not uncomfortable as feeling. No reply to his initial words, one she couldn't understand, not wearing any perfume, no scent added to her skin, even the smell of shower gel having worn off, maybe confused with the scent of freshly grounded beans. "Coffee eliminates other odors", she muttered, moving her gaze to his face again, observed his features, the peace to his expression, as if he were sleeping. "I never gave you belly rubs..."
