cafe

@ahn hyejin. /holds your hand as we enter the cafe,smile back at you/ I love that very much,let's get something to drink and eat. I would love to have some latte and a chicken sandwich.What about you?

@(ʜ) kim youngsun. *takes your hand while we enter the cafe, a bright smile on my face* So first, before we have our fun, let's chill here for a bit
What would you like?

@kang seulgi. /furrows my brows in confusion when you had stopped your question abruptly, averting my eyes away from the wall and instead to you and your co-worker that came by and observing the small interaction between the two of you, before realizing that she was going to take over the rest of my order after you bowed and apologized. a feeling of relief washes over me once i noticed that your co-worker was one of the few cashiers that handled my orders in the past, causing me to unlatch my fingers from the counter, finding that everything should be fine now.; Just the french vanilla latte would be enough. /i told your co-worker before digging for cash out of my pocket to hand to her when she told me the total amount that i needed to pay, making sure to leave a couple of bills and the rest of the change from the transaction in the tip jar, before scurrying over to my table. once i settled down at my table, i opened up my briefcase and began spreading out the files on the table so that i could glance over them while i waited for my latte, lifting my head every so often to peek over at the pick up corner to see if my latte was done only to look back down and skim my proposal again when it's not ready yet. however, when i saw the barista finished up what i presumed to be my latte, i quickly got up from my seat and scrambled around the tables to get to your station, stopping a good few feet from the station when i noticed you there and decided to wait at my little corner instead of right at the pick-up counter probably for the better good. so until then, i scrolled through my phone at the corner to make it seem like i was doing something and not just standing there awkwardly, only peeking up occasionally, or really every ten seconds, to see if my latte was placed on the counter yet so that when it does come, i would be able to just snatch it up and go.;

@moon byulyi. I know,it's really a toxic one,I'm glad that I parted away,now I can be happy again.I did have a bit attachment with that,but I think I made a great decision leaving her.now I can be happy and find my true love again. I just don't like people controlling me on everything. /smile and get in the cafe,holds the door for you to get in as well/ Come in,byul

@(ʜ) kim youngsun it was a toxic one, it seems. i'm glad you got out of it. i know it was hard-- seeing you had been attached to her somehow but still, i think it was best you parted ways. if she can't accept let alone understand your shortcomings, it really was for the best. /opens the door for us/ you first, please.

@moon byulyi. My first one,she is just a impatient girl,always want to rush thing,but i want to take things slowly.and i have to do everything her way,i got no saying at all . i don't be controlled ,want to have sone space and freedom to myself. and because I'm busy with other replies and my rl ,she just keeo poking me for replies,i really don't like that. not to mention i told her that I'm busy with work and stuff. then i just had enough. lastly,last night she ask me do i want to break uo with her or not,she is not active,that i should fine someone that is there for me. then i thought this is the best opportunity to end it,so that's what i did.

@(ʜ) kim youngsun i'm glad, i could be of help. say, what was your first relationship like? /consciously matches my pace with yours as we walk to the cafe/

@kim jisoo. /i feel like i can’t turn my gaze away from you especially when the way how you gripped the edge of the counter like there’s no tomorrow. since this morning is quite noisy because of the amount of customers coming in, i need to incline an inch forward in order to hear your voice clearer, chuckles inwardly at this customer’s behaviour as i just put the order on the screen, raises my gaze to look at you with an amiable smile making its way to my lips as i repeat the order once again to make sure/ french vanilla latte is right on your way- is that all, miss? or do you want to have a little breakfa- /flinches in surprise when i felt a poke on my back, turning my attention on the culprit who almost made me scream in front of the customer, it turns out that my friend actually came and making a gesture that she will take over from here, turning around again to make a quick bow as i smile apologetically at you/ sorry about that but my friend will take over from here. /with an insecure feeling i had inside of me, i step away from the cashier counter, mentally hoping that my colleague won’t make a mistake on writing the order on the screen since she’s known as another walking trouble besides me but pushing all the bad thoughts away from me as i should trust her on this, proceeds to the pick up corner instead, scrunches my nose up in annoyance as i see there are some drinks that the customers haven’t picked them up, decides to deliver them right away, stretches my left hand to grab the round shaped stainless tray and putting them on top of it as i make my way to the customers’ tables since i was the one who received their orders, thanks to my good memory, i could still remember who ordered what and it just makes my work quicker, once i’m done on delivering the drinks, i go behind the counter again and continues to serve the people on the pick up corner/

@minatozaki sana. /nods cutely when you said
Then I shall let you do that~ where do you want to go next, hm?

@sage tullis. crinkles my nose in protest as my index finger wags itself side to side. i know, but you drove us here— i heard the gas price is choking the life out of people's wallet these days, so let me pay for it okay? raises my shoulder in a playful manner, beaming a smile afterwards before reaching to give your chin a light tap. do you copy?

@sayaka nagatomo. I love at you with a quizzical gaze at you comment as I wasn’t sure what to make of it. I just merely shook my head and figured you must’ve been on of my fans. I was to early in the day for this . I merely sighed and said “It’s fine, really,” ‘Lucky your cute’ I told myself before wiping myself off. Suddenly my phone vibrated catching my attention with a text from my manager. “Damn~ “ I let out an exasperated sigh when I saw they moved the time for the first workshop up. I left money for my bill then pressed pass you without another word as I sped out the door heading to my next appointment:

@aya sato. I let out a defeated huff as I looked up and finally got a true glance at the person whom I had spilled coffee on. My face flushed beet-red as I realized it was one of my dance idols and I began stuttering like an idiot as I tried to form some semblance of a sentence to describe how sincerely apologetic I was. "I... I....sorry...I... Iloveyou-" I blurted out. Immediately coming to my senses I smacked the palm of my hand against my forehead, a long cringing sigh escaping me as my hand slid down my face.

@kim dajeong. How did you know though Ms Dajeong?
Ahhhhh
*nods my head in understanding before crossing my arms and using my forefinger and thumb to rub my chin like what most adults i see do*
You have a baby? I’m so sorry to intrude
*blinks as i look at your leg*
Oh wait
I misheard that
How do you feel when you walk with it? Sorry...
Have you only drank coffee? Have you eaten? I wanna get you some cake if its okay
Hoping we can be friends

@cheon jaein. oh, i see! close enough. placing my cup aside, lapping over the edges of my lips to clean away any remaining froth, i bob my head along in a repeated nod. i am a midwife, someone that helps women give birth. i also specialise in the care of babies born with physical deformities as i have one myself. lifting a leg from beneath the table, i pinch the fabric of my pants to tug them upwards and reveal part of my prosthetic leg constructed by metal parts. i am a little tired, shifts are always long; hence i need this coffee break as a pick-me-up. having a cute girl approach me at random helps lift my spirits, too. jane it is!

@kim dajeong. Nope, born here in Seoul but raised in the US
*purses my lips as i stir my drink using the straw provided,
Glancing up at you and my drink from time to time*
A midwife? You help women give birth?
Is it hard Ms. Dajeong
Oh wow, why not rest for atleast a day
I’m sorry if it seems rude but you look tired
*frowns slightly*
Please just call me Jane

@cheon jaein. are you korean-american, perhaps? spotting my coffee cup now my laptop has been closed shut, i coil both sets of fingers around the glass, bringing the now cool liquid to my lips and drinking the contents in one, quick shot so to not waste the beverage although avoiding its unusually lukewarm temperature at the same time. i have been replying to emails for work. i am a midwife and i often get sent questions from new parents needing help. it's amazing how my inbox stacks up within just a few days, and i'm supposed to be on break right now. what are you up to today, miss jane?

@kim dajeong. *takes a seat as i carefully slide my frappe on thw table, far from your laptop so that no accident can occur hopefully,
Watches you as i smile*
Its nice to meet you
I’m jane
Are you in the middle of work?
Or studying?
*takes a small sip from my drink as you close your laptop,
Letting out a friendly smile yet again*

@kim dajeong. *takes a seat as i carefully slide my frappe on thw table, far from your laptop so that no accident can occur hopefully,
Watches you as i smile*
Its nice to meet you
I’m jane
Are you in the middle of work?
Or studying?
*takes a small sip from my drink as you close your laptop,
Letting out a friendly smile yet again*

@cheon jaein. following where your head turns to, scanning the room for any spare seats, i notice the cafe filled with customers occupying every table. don't be sorry, take a seat. my name's dajeong and i should probably press pause on work as i hadn't realised how strained my eyes had become- having now adjusted to the natural light of the cafe's open space, i place a palm over the top of my laptop, pressing down on the lid so that it closes shut and i may focus my entire attention on your unfamiliar presence.

@sayaka nagatomo I was surprised to hear my own language being spoken by the girl. I was clearly annoyed nonetheless as my outfit for the day had been completely ruined. 'So much for my meeting for today,' I told myself as I knew there was no way on earth I was going to allow myself to be seen at my workshop covered completely in coffee. "I'm fine, really..." Still not really looking at the young woman until she lifted her head.

@aya sato. Realizing I was being yelled at in Japanese, my mother-tongue, I quickly grabbed a handful of napkins and started to pat the young woman in front of me down, near-shouting "sureishimaa!!" As i did so and apologetically bowing my head over and over.

@sayaka nagatomo In the mild of sipping my coffee, I felt hot coffee on my shoulder and lap. "Ahh holy ing !" I jumped out of my chair trying to escape the heat of liquor burning through my clothes. I should my hands to get the beverage off of me. I stood up and looked at the source of my pain. "What the hell?"
I screamed out in my native Japanese tongue as I looked at the stranger. "Nantekotta i?"

@kang seulgi. /as the line got shorter, my fingers only tugged harder on my collar, ruining my poor attempts on fixing it even though there was nothing to fix in the first place and made it look worse for wear. my eyes begin flitting everywhere eventually, particularly glancing towards at the door that I had merely walked through minutes ago, wondering if perhaps I should leave and continue on the day without coffee. I had done it before, although barely surviving that day and the thought of leaving sounded pleasing now. however, before I could act upon my thoughts, I heard a voice ever so angelic coming before me, causing me to avert my attention to whomever that could be, mentally slapping myself when I realized that it was the gorgeous cashier from earlier and that there was a huge gap between us, indicating that the people in front of me were done ordering and I was standing here and holding the line back.;
holy --/the ability to approach you seemed impossible for me today as the sight of you paralyzed me. your smile ever so bright, the way your eyes curved up-- would it be rude to leave the café now after witnessing such perfection that can refuel someone's energy? before I could decide, though, the person behind me whispered to hurry up causing me to break out this trance and to make my way up to the counter. my hands, suddenly so sweaty, gripped the edge of the counter, and my eyes settled on the wall behind you, avoiding eye contact as much as possible to make this easier for me and probably best for you.;
Can I-- er, get a french vanilla latte? / I finally reply, my lips curving up into a small smile, internally grateful to myself at this moment because I was actually capable of getting my words out without butchering up my words or saying other words that probably won't be appropriate.;

@aya sato. With my backpack hanging from one shoulder, I walked briskly up to the counter to place an order for my weekly Mocha Frappuccino at the cafe near my campus. I was running late today and knew that I should have placed the order online, but it was too late to turn back now that my order was placed and paid for. I waited anxiously on the "pick up" side of the counter and grabbed my drink as soon as it was ready, giving a bow of gratitude and thanking the barista as I started to head out. Taking a quick glance at my drink just before I exited, I realized that my whipped cream was missing - my favorite part of my drink. I cursed myself internally for not checking this sooner and pulled the top off of the drink container, heading back in the direction of the counter. Not even two seconds later, I find myself running into the side of someone's chair, the contents of my cup spilling out onto their clothes. "Oh my god, I'm so sorry!"

I switched off the engine to my Ducati as I parked in front of my favorite cafe. I had felt like ages since I'd last visited and hours since I gave into my coffee addiction. Freeing myself from the helmet I placed it on my bike then proceed to make my way into the cafe. Greeted by some of the staff members I found an empty seat and began to read through the menu.Placing my order for my usual caramel latte I smiled at the waitress then turned my attention the busy street life outside.

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@minatozaki sana. But I'm the one who wanted to treat us here
/smiles softly before giving out a light pout as i stare at your chocolate brown eyes

@sage tullis. takes a sip of the drink and hummed along your words, shaking my head while resting my chin on top of my hands. i didn't say it before, so yeah aha. quirks an eyebrow and curls my lips into an audacious smile. really? i can pay for it. it is not everyday i have a cup of coffee with a company

@kim dajeong. *looks around, my eyebrows furrowed before looking back at you making me frown and shake my head*
I’m so sorry
I would’ve sat in an empty table but every table seems to be full and there are no vacant one
I’ll drink fast, i just need a bit of time out
*purses my lips as my shoulder deflate slightly,
Hopeful that you would allow*
I’ll be really quiet

@dasha taran. crossing the road, each step taking her further from the hospital she had been stationed at for the next 24 hours, dajeong felt a sense of calm wash over her. split shifts were not only exhausting but meant more exposure to unwell patients; which in small doses she could withstand, but for full days at a time she found emotionally jarring. with no time for sleep, the midwife left the premises to grab a coffee from next door, a working-day ritual she had created for herself when needing a time out from the harsh realities of her career.

pressing open the glass door to the eatery, dajeong walked herself in the direction of the register where she would place her order. as per usual, the cafe was busy with co-workers, taking their own respective breaks, visiting families of patients and passersby as the clinic was not far from the centre of town. as she stood in the line, customers placing their orders one by one, the girl noticed the person before her taking significantly more time to place her order when compared to the other diners. listening in, it was obvious by her broken korean and strong, russian accent, she was foreign and perhaps in need of help. luckily, dajeong's bold personality enabled her to approach the customer before her without hesitation, landing a gentle pat upon the woman's left shoulder, her lips parting to speak. do you want me to order for you?

@cheon jaein. sitting with my laptop open before me by the front window of the cafe, i tap away at the keyboard with my coffee rapidly turning cold beside me, so engrossed in my work i have forgotten its existence. upon hearing the voice of a stranger, i detect standing beside me from the corner of my eye, i glance upwards, glasses perched at the end of my nose to see a girl i am not aware of; pink frappe in a take away cup held within her left hand with long, brown hair settled over her shoulders. ahh, yes? aren't there any other spare tables? i ask, blinking rapidly as my eyes adjust to the natural light; hours of staring at my device's led screen having skewed my vision.