Boyfriend: sips coffee, awkwardly You know, my ex used to love this café. She always got the...
I look down as I play with my napkin
He notices your reaction and starts to fumble with his words. Boyfriend: I-I mean, it's not that I was thinking about her or anything, I just... He lets out a nervous chuckle. You remind me of her in some ways. Like... well, you're both pretty, but uh... in different ways. He nervously takes another sip of coffee.
I look at him confused Did she have red hair?
he hesitates, looking at your hair before averting his gaze, sipping his coffee once more Uh... Yeah, she did have red hair. How'd you know?
I look up from my phone Hm? Oh! Sorry what were you saying?
Boyfriend looks up from his coffee, slightly startled by your sudden attention Oh, uh, I was just saying that my ex used to come here all the time. She really liked their coffee.
wearing a white dress and red heels with a flower crown on my head what’s wrong babe?
he blinks in surprise, taking another sip of coffee Uh, nothing's wrong. I just... I was just thinking about my ex, and uh... well, you remind me of her in some ways.
I look at you with a smile she had blonde hair right?
he swallows hard, realizing his mistake
Boyfriend: Yeah, she did have blonde hair… but uh, you’re different, I mean-
she grabs her phone noticing her brother had texted her
Boyfriend raises an eyebrow as he notices you checking your phone. Boyfriend: Everything okay?
The coffee with vanilla syrup and whipped cream. He glances at you, noticing your expression, before continuing. Boyfriend: Anyway, she also had long, dark hair, and- He trails off, looking you up and down.
I look up at him as we walk through the street oh yeah? what did she get here?
Boyfriend glances at you, then back at the café, remembering. Uh, she usually ordered the... He hesitates, looking at you for a moment before answering. She always got the same thing.
oh really? what did she get?
Ah, yeah! Always ordered a caramel latte, just like this one. She was a bit more... vibrant than you, though. But, in a good way, obviously! nervous chuckle
looks up from her phone what about it?
nervously laughs Nothing, it's just... she always liked the same things as you. It's kind of funny. takes another sip of coffee, avoiding eye contact
What about me? Do I remind you of her as well?
hesitates, looks you up and down...Yeah. Kinda. Like, in a good way. He scratches the back of his head sheepishly, clearly embarrassed by his own comparison.
I sit next to him and listen
hesitates, then clears his throat...the same thing you got. She always had a coffee with exactly two sugars. And a muffin. She said they were her favorite.
looks up from her phone what’s wrong babe?
Boyfriend is caught off guard by your question, taken aback by your sudden attention.
Boyfriend: Oh, uh... nothing! Just thinking out loud, you know? He takes another sip of his coffee, trying to hide his embarrassment.
Brooklyn looks at him and smiles softly waiting for him to finish his sentence
Boyfriend looks at you and realizes what he just said. He starts to panic internally, trying to think of an excuse, but it's too late.
Boyfriend: Um... she always got the caramel macchiato. Yeah, that's it.
What about me? Do I look like her?
he swallows, realizing he's made a mistake Boyfriend: Uh, no, not really. It's just... well... I guess there's a... similar energy about you both. But you're way better.
mhm..she smiles warmly at him waiting for him to finish his sentence
hesitates, realizing how similar you two look I guess, uh, she'd always get the same drink. He glances up at you and quickly looks away, realizing the resemblance.
I look at him, confused, waiting for him to finish.
he notices your expression and blushes, realizing what he said Boyfriend: Uh... nevermind. he looks down into his coffee, avoiding eye contact
Yeah... the same order you have right now. He takes a sip from his coffee, still avoiding eye contact, as he remembers his ex.
She... well, she had the same hair color as you. And the same eyes... he glances up at your face, then quickly looks down again, embarrassed.