May or May contain a juicy lemon ;P Depends on where I plan on taking this. So readers under 18 be aware of the potential smutty scenes that may or may not be in this short little story. Also this is a one shot, my first attempt at one anyway. So enjoy!
It was just another afternoon here in my little coffee shop. I saw that man again. He came in around the same time as he usually does a little after 5pm. He usually orders a dark coffee with very little creamer. I wonder why he doesn't add a normal amount of creamer in his coffee. I started playing with cups I just cleaned about 20 minutes beforehand. I wonder what he was thinking, He always sat far from the counter near a window by the back corner. If not for the low booths I wouldn't even be able to see him other there. My co-worker thinks I should go talk to him. But I'm a little shy. He was pretty cute too, his dark brown hair just barely touched his shoulders. It curved around his face and a small section of it would always find it's way downward right above his right eye. He rarely brushed it back in place. While I was lost in my thoughts I didn't even notice him walk over to me.
"Excuse me, Ms.Marie? " He said softly as he took a seat directly in front of me, flashing a soft smirk. I snapped back to reality hearing his voice.
" Huh!? Oh..uh....yeah Sorry I was day dreaming. What can I do for you? " I blush a little being able to see him close up, I think this may have been the first time he's ever sat at the front counter. I could see his rugged but soft looking mustache running down his cheeks and collecting at his chin. It looked pretty bushy but well kept, it was dark just like the hair on his head.
" I could see that from where I was sitting. You looked a little lonely so I thought you could use some company. " he smiled over at me again. He ran his fingers over the rim of the cup. He would always bring his own cup to the shop which we allowed, surprisingly enough some places don't allow their customers to bring their own cups from home to fill in their shops.
" Oh, Oh no I'm fine. I was just thinking about something that's all. No big deal. " I lied moving my gaze from the bundle of hair sitting under his chin to the collection of cups I kept moving out of complete boredom.
" Would it be alright if I got a refill of coffee? " He looked over at me seemingly studying my face for something. I looked back at him trying my best not to stare. My eyes ended up falling on his lips. They had a puffy yet firm shape to them, they were really cute I could only wonder what they'd feel like.
" Uh Y-yeah...can I have your cup please? " I replied nervously hoping he didn't notice me gawking at his lips. My eyes darted around the shop to see how many people were left inside, there weren't many. Which means I could close the shop early and go home. He handed me his cup, I took it slowly trying not to cause any weird feelings between the two of us or causing the cup to fall and break. I walk over to the coffee machine and look through the list of flavors we have. " Did you want anything different or did you want the same thing you just had? " I asked staring at the machine trying to calm my nerves.
" I think I had cinnamon apple before, it was really soothing do you still have that? " He watched her stand at the coffee machine and move over to the sink cleaning out his cup with care before checking the machine for the flavor he wanted. He knew she was flustered he could tell by the slight stiffness she expressed while talking to him.
" uuuuuhhh.........yeah we still have it. So you want that then? " She answers back looking over her shoulder at the man the strings on her apron moving a bit as she turned.
"Yes please. " He replies studying her soft facial features. As many times as he's visited this shop he didn't seem to realize how cute of a barista he had serving him half the time. Her soft curly dark blue hair bouncing against her shoulders as she moved around the shop, her sweet smile making the shop feel even more homey then it already did on it's own.
" Here ya go your cinnamon apple coffee, hold the creamer I suppose? " She set his cup down lightly in front of him with a soft clink against the wooden counter. She slid over a medium sized container of coffee creamer over to him. " I know you don't like a lot of creamer so I thought I'd let you add as much as you want this time. I always feel like I add too much." She gaze moving away from him to the collection of the cups to his right and her left.
" Oh no , you never added too much. I'd rather say you add too little creamer." He chuckled lightly over at her wrapping his hands around his warm cup of coffee. Lifting the creamer jug and pouring a bit of creamer into his glass as she watched him.
" Really? I'm slightly surprised. Well better to be safe then sorry I guess." I chuckle sheepishly. I watch him take a sip of his coffee and smile letting out a soft and low sounding sigh. I gulp softly watching his Adam's apple move inside his throat as he takes another big gulp of his coffee.
"This is excellent, I really enjoyed this. Thank you so much Ms. Marie." He shoots me an alluring look I could feel his eyes cutting right through me, the soft jade coloring they gave off as he looked at me melting me to my core. They were so beautiful. I tried my best to keep my legs from buckling under me as we made eye contact. I felt a strong wave of heat run up my body as he stared into my eyes. " You have really beautiful eyes, Ms. Marie. " He said in a low voice once again separating me from my thoughts.
" T-thank you...Thank you very much." I know he can see how embarrassed I am. So I turn away from him and grab the rag sitting in the sink nearby. I begin to wipe down the front counter, attempting to clear my head and calm the hard throbbing in my chest and neck. "It's uhh....getting a little late huh? " I try to say staring downward at the counter as it sparkled lightly under the thin sheet of water I casted over it the reflection of my eyes staring back at me.
"Maybe. It's still a little early I'd say. Are you doing anything after this? " He lifts his cup and finishes off what was left of his coffee before setting the glass down again. "Maybe, if your not doing anything I thought it would be nice if we could take a walk together for a short while. Feel free to decline though, I know you don't know me or anything. I'm just some regular in your shop. " I bite my lip softly thinking about it. I let out a low sigh.
" Your right I don't know you." I say flatly continuing to wipe down the counter in small circles. I hear him shift a little in the stool in front of the counter. " I don't even know your name." He holds his hands together stroking his fingers slowly. He has big hands too. I really need to quit staring at him.
" My name is Robby. It's very nice to finally meet you Ms. Marie. " He says lowly. Watching me clean the counter top. His soft jade colored eyes following my every movement. " I'm pretty sure we've exchanged a few words beyond my orders of coffee. But this may be the first time we've actually had a real conversation." He smiles over at me continuing to ware me down with those jade colored beams he calls eyes.
"Yeah. I suppose so. It is nice to have a normal conversation with someone during my shift, rather then having to deal with any miscreants. It's a nice change, I think I may even be able to close the shop early because no ones here." I take the rag back over to the sink and wash it under the water.
"Well then , do you think you'd have time to take a walk with me? Even if it's to your place and it isn't that far away. I wouldn't mind being allowed to spend a little more time with you. " He smirks a bit over at me.
"I didn't have anything planned after work so I guess it wouldn't do any harm." The truth was I've wanted to spend more time with him as well. I just didn't have the courage to ask myself. I also secretly wanted him. I don't even think I could explain why. It's just some feeling I have brewing inside me. I could see a small glimmer of what I thought could be lust in his eyes as I looked over and he seemed to be smiling like an idiot. I blush a bit noticing this and not knowing why. " Uhhm...What's up? " I manage to get out into the air.
" You accepted. I'm content with that. I'm happy that you said yes. I know it may seem weird but your the real reason I've kept coming back here. Even on the days you weren't here, I'd sit around and hope to see you." His voice trailed off a bit as his cheeks turned a light pink color. I try to keep myself calm after seeing the blush slowly creep onto his face.
" Does it really make you that happy? What's so special about me? " I say as I walk out from behind he counter and flip the open sign to closed as the last few other customers make their way to the door. " I'm just a Barista in a coffee shop. There's nothing special about me." I walk around the shop and collect the cups the customers left scattered around the tables.
" There's plenty of things that are special about you, I just haven't figured them out yet." He smirks shooting me a look as he turns in his chair to watch me collect cups. " Like those beautiful dark brown eyes of yours. Laced with mystery and innocence." He blinks slowly leaning back against the counter.
" What book did you steal that line from, it almost worked." I feel the heat rise in my face again as his eyes creep onto my figure.
" Hey I didn't take that from any book I read, I just thought of that. I meant it too. I feel my body slip into a small euphoric state whenever I set my eyes on you. That feeling almost triples when I make eye contact with you." He smiles staring at her more. The blush on his face growing even darker.
" Is that right? I'm flattered." I feel myself smile at his words. "We can go for that walk after I finish cleaning up the shop ok? " I say slightly excited, trying to not seem too needy.
"Would you like some help? It'll go by even faster if we work together." He stands up and starts collecting cups on the other side of the shop.
" Sure. I won't be able to pay you for your services though ok? " I chuckle lightly. Lightening up a bit since the air has been cleared. " Think of it as a good deed. No payment required right? " I say walking the cups over to the sink running water into them.
"I'm sure I'll think of some way for you to pay me back." He says with a sly smirk. Walking to her and taking his cups over to the sink.
"Oh? Is that right? " Peeking over her shoulder to see his tall figure towering over her.
" Yes. Ms. Marie. I think I may already have something in mind as my payment." He gives a odd and slightly erotic grin. I feel myself swallow hard at the sight of his lips twisting into such a grin.
"Well alright then. Just don't make it anything weird ok? " Starting to wash out the cups in the sink as he hovers around the shop collecting the rest of the stray cups to be cleaned.
"Yes ma'am. " He brings the rest of the cups over to the sink and sets them down close to me. He goes and takes his seat on the opposite side of the counter. He starts to hum softly, watching me clean the cups and set them on the drying rack. A bit of time passes after that and I finish cleaning all the cups and the tables were wiped clean.
"Looks like I can officially close up now." I say letting out a soft sigh as I start undoing my work apron and hang it on a nearby rack and walk into the back room to get my coat and bag. I walk back out and see him standing by the entrance to the shop, waiting for me like a puppy with a wagging tail waiting to be taken outside. " Someone's eager for this walk hm? " I tease lightly.
"Maybe a little yeah. So what. I don't get to spend my time around beautiful young women like you very often. So I really want to relish this little walk of ours. " He opens the door slowly as I approach him walking through it. "After you my lady. " I think I may have seen him lick his lips right as I was walking past him out the door, but I could be wrong. Really wrong. I lock the shop's front door and start walking down the street, taking in the cities lights. I feel his hand brush up against mine softly as he walks beside me making flinch a little.
" What do you think your doing huh Robby? " I say softly and bump him with my hip making him step to the side a little. He face lit up a bit.
" Uh...S-sorry....I uh...I thought it would be nice." He rubs the back of his head in slight regret. "Did I ruin the moment? " We approach a fountain and both sit down beside each other.
" No it's fine. You just surprised me....that's all." I blush turning away from him feeling my heart pound harder with each passing minute. The park was still and welcoming it feels really nice especially right now with him here beside me.
"I think I've come up with a payment for you to give me Ms. Marie." He said softly the evening winds blowing against our skin.
" Oh yeah? Just Marie is fine ya know, I'm not at work anymore no need to be so formal." I feel his hand creep over mine and hold it softly as I feel scoot closer to me. I get goosebumps feeling the cold air against my skin again I shouldn't have worn such a thin coat.
" Are you cold? You've gotten goosebumps. " He looks at me sweetly a soft smile creeping onto his face as he starts to stroke my hand.
" Only a little my coat is pretty thin, I'll just wear my heavier one tomorrow. Don't worry about me. What's the payment you thought of huh? " I close my eyes wondering what it is he thought of as payment for helping me with the shop.
" A kiss." He said sternly his soft jade colored eyes smoothing over to a soft brown coloring. I perk up hearing this and turn to him my eye widen in surprise.
" A what!? " My face showing a fine dark shade of red as he sits there taking in my expressions. He nods approvingly.
" Yes, A kiss. Not a big deal right? But it's your choice if you want to, I wouldn't dream of forcing you into kissing me. " He speaks lowly trying to help ease my mind. " So what do you think? eh Marie. " I swallow softly and nod my head
" Your right it's not a big deal. it's just a kiss. So...." I blink slowly and close my eyes. I feel my heart jump from my chest up into my throat as his hands slowly move up my arms.
" If your sure then.." I feel his warm breath against my lips. Before I had time to collect myself his lips pressed themselves softly against my own. His arms holding me in soft yet tight hug as our lips melted together. Our lips separated slowly as he whispered to me. " I know this maybe a bad time to ask, but would you be open to maybe going out on a date with me sometime? " His voice seeming a little shy and soft unlike before.
" Sure that sounds like a good idea. I think I'd like that. " I smile up at him nuzzling against his neck softly like a kitten letting out a soft sigh. Maybe then you'll be more then just a man in a coffee shop.
I hope you guys liked it :D If you guys have any ideas for other one off's I could do let me know. I look forward to hearing from you *potentially* See you guys later :D
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