An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Based on “Mine” by Taylor Swift.
Carmilla, fresh out of a relationship, has decided to ride solo. So why does the little blonde barista keep catching her eye?
Laura, the product of a fearful father, is wary of any potential risks which means that the mysterious brunette in booth 305 is a bad idea…right?
Rated for Teen and Up Audiences.
An empty cafe on a cold fall afternoon in a small town was usually not a good sign; to Carmilla it was practically heaven. It wasn’t quite yet resembling a ghost town, in fact the few people there surprisingly brought a sense of comfort with the clinking of spoons touching the corners of glass mugs, the courteously gentle murmur of small talk among friends and lovers across tables, the delicate squeal of steam escaping the espresso machine, froth being added to tops of hot cocoa - the whole thing was actually quite peaceful. That was until her waitress nearly came tumbling down on top of her latest philosophical read.
Carmilla looked up at the familiar face that she usually saw behind some sort of cafe-machinery with a small smile. She couldn’t help herself. The woman, though frustrated, was so calming to look at. Her blonde hair settled past her shoulders with a few strands out of place and her eyes, though filled with frustration, clearly held something worth acquainting with behind them. What that something was, Carmilla was unsure of, but it kept her from feeling frustration of her own and instead, wanting to assure the woman that her mistake was nothing but.
( Incredible Art by @tokiwooki )