Coffee Boy, I think I love you ^Xiaother^

ONE.

Ok so I know I'm doing too many projects but c'mon I wrote this in my notes and got way too invested into it..

A golden blonde boy quietly sweeps the floor in a small cafe. He moves chairs from off from on top of the tables, later wiping them down. He walked over to the counter and wiped it down as well. The blonde went into the kitchen checking the cupboards making sure nothing was out. After this he walked over to the door and switched the little sign from 'Closed' to 'Open'.

The boy's name was Aether. He was the owner of this small cafe. Although not much, he really cared for the business and people who came there. He loved making coffee and being creative. Everything there was handmade. Aether, the owner of the cafe, worked here with friends. Although he usually was the only one there on mornings. Every now and then one of his friends, Venti, would come and visit to make sure he's doing okay. A lot of the customers were regulars, most always coming back from time to time. Aether always enjoyed the company of the customers, making small talk of course with them when they came. He did this everyday. Some may see it as a chore, but Aether loved speaking with others and learning more about them. He loved the things he does with his friends. So he never thought of it as a 'chore'.

Anways, we start today during the early morning on a Sunday. The Sun was just starting to come up and shine over once more. Aether was inside waiting in a chair sipping on a latte. Usually his regulars didn't come in until later, and since it was a bit earlier in the morning he wasn't exactly expecting customers, so he was just kinda of relaxing first. He looked out the window once more to see the clouds slightly covering the Sun, some of them darker then the others possibly meaning there would be a storm soon. If so, he hoped no one would get soaked from the rain. He had extra umbrellas for any of his customers who didn't have one on days possibly like this. The blonde didn't mind if they don't return it, as long as they don't get sick because they forget one.

Just as the blonde had thought. It was currently pouring down sheets of rain, so much it was hard for him to see. The blonde still hopes the people out there won't get sick.

Just then, right during his thought process, he heard the little bell on the door ring. When the door was open you could hear how hard the rain was coming down.

' ' Hello! Welcome in! I'm guessing you came in so you wouldn't get soaked? ' ' Aether said with a sweet smile. The slightly older looking boy looked up at him and nodded quietly. The boy had teal-blue hair that was currently fully soaked.

' ' Well since your in now, can I get you anything? ' ' Aether asked the boy while walking behind the counter.

' ' Uhm.. ' ' the boy mumbled while looking at the menu, ' ' Could I get Chai Latte and and Almond Tofu? ' ' the boy eventually said looking at the blonde.

' ' Of course! Also would you like a towel to dry your hair? No fees or anything of course- ' ' the blonde offered. The boy slightly nodded, trying not to get water everywhere. Aether went into the kitchen to get a dry towel for the boy. When he came back the teal-blue headed boy was still standing in the same spot he was when he was ordering.

' ' Here! ' ' Aether exclaimed while handing him the towel. Although it seemed to be a gloomy day, the blonde's mood seemed it a joyful one where the Sun is shining once more. It was even making the other feel better.

' ' Oh, by the way I never got your name? ' ' Aether stated looking over to the other. (🙏🏼) ' ' It's Xiao. ' ' the one now known as 'Xiao' replied. Xiao was drying his hair with the towel whilst Aether was in the kitchen making the other's order.

About right when the boy's hair was dry, the blonde finished making the boy's order. Xiao handed back the towel in exchange for the food and drink. The blonde placed the towel near the sink in the kitchen and walked back out near Xiao again.

' ' How much do I owe you? ' ' Xiao asked the other, while digging through his pocket for his wallet. ' ' You don't owe me anything! It's on the house. ' ' Aether replied. ' ' But you've been so kind, it's the only way to repay you. ' ' the teal-blue haired boy insisted.

Completely ignoring the others attempts the blonde then said, ' ' So.. why'd you come over here? I mean like.. ' ' he paused, ' ' not like in the cafe, like this part of the area I guess? ' '

The other  hesitated for a second, but then replied, ' ' I'm here to take photos and possibly get inspiration for my writing. ' '

' ' Woah! You write books that's cool! ' ' the blonde exclaimed. He then remembered his latte. It's only been like 15-20 minutes, so it hopefully still is good.

The blonde walked to the table he sat on earlier and grabbed the latte sitting there. He then walked back and pulled the chair out in front of Xiao for himself. Xiao had watched his every move, something about the blonde felt so.. hypnotizing? He felt drawn to him. If that sound any better.

The two were having a simple conversation, laughing with each other every now and then until the door opened.

' ' Hiya Aether~ ' ' the 16 year-old boy exclaimed. The blonde looked at the door hearing his name being called. He smiled at seeing who it was and then replied, ' ' Hey Venti! How are you? ' '

Xiao looked behind him to see a young looking boy with an alike hair color to him at the door. The boy shut the door and walked up to the table.

' ' Good! How about you? ' ' Venti answered. (you knew I had to add him..🥲) ' ' Great actually, thanks for asking. ' ' the blonde hesitated, looking for the right words for his next sentence. Every now and then he did this just because sometimes his sentences sounded, well, weird. ' ' Venti, this is Xiao. And Xiao this is Venti, one of my old high school friends. I know he looks way too young but trust me he is 24. ' ' the blonde introduced the both of them with a sweet smile.

Venti went over to the chair next to the blonde as he stood up. Aether went into the kitchen while saying, ' ' The usual I'm guessing? ' '

' ' Yup! ' ' the child like boy responded 👦.

' ' So what brings you in here? Aether doesn't usually get new customers often. ' ' Venti asked the blonde's new friend. ' ' The rain. It really was pouring hard when I first came in, it's calmed down a bit though. ' ' the other responded looking out the window.

' ' Oh! Xiao! If you want you can go now, since the rain slowed down and stuff. I have extra umbrellas beside the door if you need one! But before you go, if you want maybe we could exchange numbers? ' ' the blonde yelled from the kitchen. ' ' Oh sure. ' ' Xiao replied while getting out his phone.

Although he didn't know why, Xiao's heart felt like it was beat outside of his chest. He had also felt really flustered, what was this feeling?.