this is my second cuphead oc, Peppermint Swirl! he's one of the baroness' private messenger and assistant, and boy he is sour as fu-
unlinke demitasse, who originated since 2017/2018, i thought of peppermint this year and finally drew him on the computer after drawing him on paper 3824947 times
Mugshot Monday - “Peppermint Swirl Coffee Mug” by Starbucks with their Peppermint Mocha Light Roast
It’s a dangerous endeavor for a mug collector to give his wife another coffee mug for Christmas because we have SO many. I knew she’d love this one and gave it to her last year.
The mug’s matte glaze feels really good when you hold it with two hands. The handle looks very plain like it’s not going to be comfortable, but it is. The peppermint candy swirly decoration is created using a printed decal and I can’t find a seam! That’s a nice touch for a behemoth coffee company cup.
And then there’s a tiny Santa and reindeer graphic on the inside that makes me smile.
Cindy LOVES this seasonal Peppermint Mocha coffee and buys a bunch of bags every year. You can still buy some at Target, but hurry because it sells out fast.
This flavored coffee pairs perfectly with this mug, however Cindy’s been using it for hot buttered rums in the evenings these days. YUM. Cheers to that! 😀☕️🎄
See also my 550+ photos from the Mugshot Monday project here: www.MugshotMonday.com – Every Mug Has A Story
Summary;; When a cute man walks into your life, you decide to win him over with your brewing skills.
My Masterlist
"What can I get for you today?"
The words that started every customer interaction you had in the small café you worked at. No matter the season, people would flood in from open to close. Whether ordering an iced refresher or hot chocolate or a frappuccino, people refused to let the little café on the boardwalk go out of business. While you should be grateful for the job security, the repetition of it all got to you some days. Your shifts were filled with the same questions and the same responses in an endless cycle of customer service hell.
"Triple espresso."
"Of course, we'll have that right up for you."
It wasn't all bad, though. You got to meet people and even chat if time allowed. Hearing about people's vacations and plans for the rest of their trip told you a lot about them, and most of them deserved the break from the stress that waited for them back home. Since this spot was quite hot amongst tourists, you even got to learn about many different cultures.
"Just my usual, sweetie."
"Right you are!"
Then there were the regulars - the real gems of your job. They came back day after day, requesting their drinks to be made by you specifically because when it came to the perfect drink, you had mastered that years ago. The excellent conversations were just an added bonus. Your lines were always long but your tip jar was never empty.
What more could you ask for?
A lot, actually, but you would settle for something new.
Something fun.
Something out of the ordinary.
Something like him.
When the bell jingled, you hadn't thought much of it, choosing to focus on pumping caramel into the drink you were working on. It wasn't until the red of his hair caught your eye that you looked up to see one of the most handsome men you'd ever seen.
His skin was flawless. His cheeks were sharp. He was perfectly manicured. His outfit, though casual, was immaculate. His eyes shone as he looked around, checking the atmosphere and getting a feel of this highly-recommended café. His gaze caught yours and he smiled, his right cheek dimpling.
"Granny!" You said, eyes never leaving the man.
"Thank you, dearie!" The elderly woman called, grabbing the drink and exiting.
You checked the clock and frowned. It was quiet considering the time. Only a few tables were occupied in the back of the café. The man walked up to your register. Everything about him was ethereal, from the glow of his skin to his delectable cologne.
This just wasn't fair.
"Hello," he said, an accent evident in his voice. "A holiday drink, please."
"The seasonal drink?" You tilted your head and gave him your first genuine smile of the day. "It's peppermint swirl."
"Yes, that's good."
"Name?"
"Oh," he paused, thinking something over before saying, "Leeteuk."
"Alrighty Leeteuk, I'll get to working on your drink, okay? If you need anything, holler."
To your surprise, he pulled out a selfie stick and started to record himself. Your mouth fell agape as he spoke in a different language, gesturing around the room and then showing the menu to the camera. Getting ahold of yourself, you tried to ignore him and make his drink but you could feel him watching you. Giving in, you looked up and met his soft eyes and wide smile.
"Can I record you?"
You choked on air at the request before nodding for some reason that you could only justify as good publicity for the café. His face lit up and just about blinded you. His tone was excited as he spoke to the camera, zooming in on your hands as you continued to make his drink. Once you finished, you indulged in routine and called out his name, startling him.
"Thank you."
"Don't thank me until you've tried it."
This was your favourite part of the job - the first taste. Nothing beat the way a customer's eyes widened in a cartoon-like manner or the way they moaned in appreciation or the happy skip in their step as they walked away. It was your favourite part and Jungsoo didn't disappoint.
"Oh!" He gasped, taking another sip right after the first. His shoulders shook as he bounced on his heels. He focused the camera on him and began to talk, his words flowing off his tongue in what you could only assume was a slightly exaggerated but nonetheless grateful tone.
He gave the camera a thumbs up before turning it off and facing you, beaming once more as he said, "Amazing!"
"I'm glad you like it."
"Thank you."
The longer the two of you stared at one another, the more nervous you became. His features, though beautiful, were mature. His eyes were bright but knowledgeable. His smile was genuine yet mysterious.
You didn't want him to leave, not without at least putting yourself out there. You didn't want the chance to slip by without at least trying. He began to turn, ready to depart from your life without another word. There wasn't time anymore for conversation, that ship had sailed and all you had left was the potential to see him again.
Clearing your throat, you gave yourself a mental nudge and took a deep breath. "You should come back tomorrow."
He left you with high-hopes and a dazzling smile that held many promises.
You were in a snow white hanbok ready to walk down the aisle. As Korean weddings went, you greeting both houses before the vows were said. Mingi was promising his life to you since he had given you his heart a long time ago.
Even though you were bowing before his parents now, less than a year ago, they were trying to pay you to not marry their son. They didn’t want their son marrying a black girl. You had suspected this because of how their world was, but the false ginger loved you way too much to give you up.
He still invited them, but told them he was going to marry me no matter what. And so he did. Right now.
“I do.” He said with tears of love falling from his eyes. “I do promise all of that and more, jagiya.”
You were swallowing your tears back even though they still stung and a droplet rolled down your cheek. Looking at his parents, your parents, all of the people who had come to your Christmas day wedding here in Korea, you knew what you had to say. Not just because of them, but because you love Mingi with everything inside of you.
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PS: Shown with Ziggy (20cm Villitunes Mizuki) for scale!