⤿ neighbourhood cafe

@❅ zhu zhengting ʰᵘᵐᵃⁿ /darts my eyes between yours before tearing my eyes away from your face, blinking hard to find the right adjective.
So… not your usual-
/When you pointed out my cheeks, I rushed to cover my heated cheeks with the back of my hand while placing the mug back on the table, finding an excuse.
It’s because the weather is too cold today.
/I mumbled before I take a couple more sips of the drink to make my excuse believable.

@✶ kim youngdae *hides my smug smirk behind my cup when you seem to get flustered after my flirt and then lower my cup to tilt my head innocently at you*
So...? What you saying? Im being my usual??
Red is your cheeks right now but s u r e ~ *snickers and takes a larger gulp of my drink*

@❅ zhu zhengting ʰᵘᵐᵃⁿ /feel my cheeks heated up and quickly sinks behind the mug I’m holding when I hear your comment, squinting my eyes at you with a slight head tilt.
You’re being so- mmmph today. What’s the occasion? Are you sure you’re my red?
/finds your smiles were a bit more than average today, the flirty comments and that you treating me was out of the norm.

@✶ kim youngdae *despite missing the taste and wanting to try it again asap, I cant help but pause to fully and intently watch your reaction to the drink. Seeing your brows raise up, my own follows and soon a proud toothy grin appear on my face when you seem to like it and approve it*
I know right? *chuckles and picks up my cup to take a careful sip not to burn my lips and tongue and sigh out in content at the rich taste filling my mouth*
So good. Even better now when my view is you. *naturally compares it to the last time I had it, with someone else I dont feel for. Now it all tastes and feel better sharing it with you*

@❅ zhu zhengting ʰᵘᵐᵃⁿ /the corner of my lips subconsciously tugs up when I see your adorable grin before turning away from the cashier to find us a spot. Settling down at a corner table, I slide a mug towards you before wrapping my cold hands around the warm surface of the drink. Listens attentively to your words before picking up my drink to have a sip before my brows lifted in surprise at the drink, expecting it to be way more sweeter but it was the right amount of sweetness.
Mm, it’s well-balanced.
/takes another sip to feel the warm drink warming me up internally from the cold.

@✶ kim youngdae Im all for balance, we been knew. *hums in agreement with you, not concealing my toothy grin as I take the card gladly and pay for our drinks then stuff it into my pocket and follow you to take a seat by a table in the corner for more privacy*
Im not sure if you'd like it though. Maybe too sweet for you when you are used to bitter black coffee. *reasons as I tap my fingers against my cup I receive from you*

@❅ zhu zhengting ʰᵘᵐᵃⁿ I see, sounds like a balance in flavour. /holding my gaze at your waist and trails my eyes lower before looking up again when I hear your response. Glancing down at your open palm, I chuckled softly before reaching in my pocket for my wallet.
Your treat indeed.
/hands you my card before keeping the wallet, not intending to have the card back while I reach my hands out to take our drinks from the staff.

@✶ kim youngdae *grins toothily in triumph seeing you rolling your eyes at me and giving in to my wish. Raising a brow at your gaze to me, I playfully and subtly shift my weight to accentuate my figure and waist for your eyes*
I dont know. Cant describe it. Its sweet but not too sweet and has some spice undertone. Its warm and cozy. Perfect for fall. *just then they hand us the two mugs of pumpkin spice, I open my palm for you to have your card to pay for them*
My treat~ *shamelessly announces its my treat when its your card*

@❅ zhu zhengting ʰᵘᵐᵃⁿ /when I hear your refusal of my request, I rolled my eyes up, exhaling a deep sigh before eyeing you up and down.
They are not blind, that’s for sure.
What is it about this pumpkin spice latte that you find good?

@✶ kim youngdae *side eyes your reaction while maintaining a cool upfront. Thats until you ask for change of drinks and I shake my head instantly, holding back my laughter*
Nah you aint. You are drinking this pumpkin latte recommended by one of my customers. You expect my customers to have a good taste after all. *smirks lopsidedly in smug way, referring to how they chose me out of the boyfriends as well*

@❅ zhu zhengting ʰᵘᵐᵃⁿ /whips my head towards you with a wide eyes upon hearing the reveal but unable to shout out the word in public. Turns back to look at the menu board again with a grumble.
I want to change drinks.

@✶ kim youngdae Well... *starts but I dont add a follow-up, biting my inner cheeks not to smile or worse snort at the information Im holding till we are by the counter to order us 2 pumpkin spice latte. Just when I confirmed the order did I turn to you to reveal it*
I tried it out before and it was the only good thing that customer did.

@❅ zhu zhengting ʰᵘᵐᵃⁿ Pumpkin spice? I’ve seen such advertisement before but didn’t think you’d be interested.
/looks at you with my brows raised before following you into the cozy atmosphere of the cafe.
Ah, it was cold.
/rubs hands together to generate warmth.

@✶ kim youngdae Yes. And nope. Not this nor that. *speaks casually and leisurely as I maintain a subtle amused smile*
Pumpkin spice. *answers eventually just as we arrive at the entrance of the cafe and I open the door for us to go inside*

@❅ zhu zhengting ʰᵘᵐᵃⁿ /hiding hands in the pockets of my jacket as I walk beside you along the roadside.
Latte limited to autumn season? What kind of drink are you thinking about? Cinnamon sugar? Maple syrup?

@✶ kim youngdae *walking by your side from where we parked the car, our shoulders brushing now and then as we go*
I know you drink black coffee b u t you must try this latte. Its also limited to autumn season!