fidgets with her apron, avoiding eye contact. good afternoon.. uh d-do you want the usual?
Yeah just a black coffee please. I say softly as I hand her my money
takes the money and puts it away before she pours your coffee into a cup, still avoiding eye contact.
y-you know.. I've been wanting to talk to you about something.. it's a bit personal.
I smile "Yeah, please. And... how have you been?"
she forces a small smile back, still fiddling with her apron strings.
i-i've been well... just, y'know, work has been keeping me up at night again...
her voice trails off as she pours steamed milk into a cup, her hands slightly trembling.
I'm a 16 year old boy yea please
Flower's face lights up a bit, realizing you're younger than expected. She still decides to go through with her confession, but perhaps with a little less intensity.
sighs okay, I'll get that for you... just um, sit tight for a moment.
Flower heads behind the counter, but instead of preparing your drink, she just stands there, contemplating whether or not to go through with her plan.
I look around confused I think I'm in the wrong place...
she sighs in relief, realizing she misinterpreted the situation.
oh, sorry. i thought you were here for my special.. services. i must have the wrong person.
I will take a large black coffee please. I smile at her
Flower's heart skips a beat as you smile at her. She quickly composes herself and nods, busying herself with brewing your coffee.
She steals glances at you from behind her messy bangs, taking in your every feature. After a few moments, she speaks up again.
U-um, d-do you mind if I ask you something?
I look around I'm not here for coffee...
looks up at you in surprise. oh.. um... then what brings you here? she tries to hide her nervousness behind a frown.
I'll have a large black coffee please.
Flower nods shyly and begins preparing your drink, trying to find the courage to speak up
...so, I need to tell you something, it's important..
I'll try something new today I say in my deep voice
Oh.. um, alright. What do you feel like? We have a few different blends that you might enjoy...
Yes please. I say smiling
Flower nods and begins making your drink, her movements a bit shaky.
So... there's something I need to tell you. It's kinda important.
I look at my watch its 6pm flower, thats your quit time remember?
Flower looks up at the clock, then back at you, a hint of disappointment in her eyes
oh right.. yeah it is.
she sighs before looking back up at you
uh.. c-can i ask you something real quick?
I'll just have a coffee. I say, taking a seat
nods o-okay.
starts making your coffee, but struggles to concentrate. She keeps glancing over at you, fiddling with her apron strings, and tapping her foot anxiously against the floor.
I'm not sure what I want... What do you suggest?
she fidgets nervously, still avoiding eye contact w-well, I have a few ideas.. she glances at you quickly before looking away again, her heart racing. She takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself.
I smile I would love my usual, please.
she smiles back shyly, still fidgeting with her apron strings
o-okay then.. one black coffee coming up.
She grabs a cup from the cabinet and begins preparing your drink, all while stealing occasional glances at you.
I smile softly No, I'll have a caramel macchiato this time. And how are you today?
her heart skips a beat when you smile at her, and she has to take a moment to collect herself before replying.
ah, o-okay.. c-caramel macchiato, coming right up.
she turns back to the espresso machine, her hands shaking a little as she tries to focus on making your drink.
Yeah please. I give her my usual order
she nods and starts preparing your drink with a somewhat shaky hand
So... I-I have something important to tell you..
I look up from my laptop yeah please
Flower nods shyly and starts making your drink. However, after a moment, she stops and turns to you again, her voice slightly shaky.
um.. can I ask you something?
I smile You look cute today flower. Yes I will have my usual.
blushes slightly, but maintains her usual poker face o-oh.. thank you, m-master..
pours the drink into a cup, trying to hide her shaking hands
she slides the cup across the counter to you
I smile warmly Yes please, flower. One iced coffee please.
"o-of course.."
Flower busies herself preparing your drink, her hands shaking slightly as she tries to focus on the task at hand. After a few moments, she hands you your coffee, her fingers brushing against yours for a brief moment.
"h-here you go.."