Jisung and Changbin walked into the cozy cafe, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee filling the air. They found a corner table by the window and settled in. Jisung glanced at the menu, his eyes widening as he spotted the various options.
As Jisung stood in line to order, he noticed the boy behind the counter, a barista named Minho, who was meticulously crafting lattes and cappuccinos. His heart skipped a beat; Minho was undeniably cute with his tousled hair and warm smile.
Summoning his courage, Jisung leaned against the counter and tried to strike up a conversation. "Hey there, um, can I get a caramel macchiato, please?"
Minho looked up, his cheeks slightly flushed as he met Jisung's gaze. "Sure thing. Name for the order?"
"Jisung," he replied, flashing a friendly smile.
"Got it, Jisung. Your drink will be ready soon," Minho said, his voice a tad shaky.
Jisung decided to take it a step further, trying to make Minho feel at ease. "You know, this place has the best coffee in town. And the cutest barista, too."
Minho's eyes widened in surprise, his face turning even redder. "Oh, uh, thank you. I'm glad you think so."
Before the conversation could continue, Changbin joined Jisung in line, unaware of the budding flirtation. "I'll have a double shot espresso, please."
As Minho started working on Changbin's order, Jisung leaned a bit closer and lowered his voice. "So, do you always make drinks this well, or am I just lucky today?"
Minho chuckled nervously, adjusting his apron. "I try my best. But don't worry, your drink will be perfect."
Changbin's order was ready, and Minho slid the espresso across the counter. "Here you go, sir."
As Changbin headed back to their table, Jisung decided to back off, sensing Minho's shyness. "Thanks, Minho. I'll wait at the table with my friend."
Minho nodded, relieved yet a bit disappointed at the missed opportunity for further conversation. "I'll bring your orders over shortly."
Back at the table, Jisung filled Changbin in on his interaction with Minho. Changbin laughed, raising an eyebrow. "Smooth moves, Jisung. But I think you've got him a little flustered."
Jisung grinned, glancing over at the counter where Minho was preparing their drinks. "Yeah, I think so. But he's really shy. I don't want to make him uncomfortable."
Changbin nodded in agreement. "True, let's just enjoy our drinks and time here. He said he'll bring them over soon."
As they chatted and enjoyed their coffee, Minho eventually brought over their orders, his shy smile making Jisung's heart skip a beat once again. As Minho placed the drinks on the table, he mustered up a small smile. "Here you go, enjoy."
"Thanks, Minho," Jisung replied with a friendly grin, sensing that he should let Minho feel at ease.
As Minho headed back to the counter, Jisung took a sip of his caramel macchiato, feeling content. Maybe their interaction wasn't a grand flirtation, but he was okay with that. Sometimes, a shy smile was enough to brighten someone's day.
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The familiar scent of freshly brewed coffee welcomed Jisung as he stepped into the cozy cafe once again. He looked around and spotted Minho behind the counter, a warm smile spreading across his face. It had been a while since their last encounter, and Jisung had been looking forward to this visit.
Jisung approached the counter, his heart beating a little faster as he greeted Minho. "Hey, long time no see."
Minho's cheeks flushed slightly as he looked up from arranging cups. "Hi, Jisung. It's nice to see you again."
