𝕋𝕒𝕟𝕘𝕝𝕖𝕕 ℍ𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕥𝕤 (minimo Ft. jayhoon) [On-going]

Chapter 1 - Morning Brews and Secret Glances

The soft perfume of pastries mixed with the aroma of freshly ground coffee beans created a welcoming ambiance that drew in the city's early risers. The polished wooden floors and little circular tables were bathed in a warm glow from the morning sun filtering through the huge windows.

With his hands deftly steering the steam wand through a pitcher of milk, Minhee stood behind the counter. At this hour, the only sounds in the café are the subtle hum of the espresso machine and the delicate clinking of cups. He loved this time of day, when everything was still quiet and serene and the world was just starting to wake up.

As he poured the milk into the waiting cup, Minhee painstakingly fashioned a delicate heart shape with the foam, a slight smile pulling at the corners of his lips. He placed the finished latte on the counter and glanced up, his heart skipping a beat as he spotted Jungmo entering through the door.

Jungmo was always the first customer of the day. As the café’s owner and Minhee’s senior, he made it a point to start his mornings with a cup of coffee poured by Minhee himself. Today was no different. He walked confidently inside the café, his gaze warm and welcoming as he walked up to the counter.

"Good morning, Minhee," Jungmo said in a soothing, velvety voice.

"Good morning, Hyung," Minhee said, blushing slightly as he moved the latte in Jungmo's direction. "This is how you usually do it. Today, I added something extra special."

Jungmo's eyes moved to the latte's surface and caught sight of the expertly made heart. His smile was real and gentle, making Minhee's heart skip a beat.

"A heart, huh? Are you trying to tell me something, Minhee?" Jungmo asked in a light-hearted, albeit slightly curious, tone.

Minhee blushed more deeply and hastily looked away to concentrate on cleaning the counter. "Just thought I'd try something new. I hope you like it."

Jungmo chuckled, putting the cup to his lips and taking a sip. The taste of caramel and espresso mingled on his tongue, and he let out a contented sigh. “It’s perfect, as always. You truly have a gift for this."

Minhee was filled with pride at Jungmo's compliments, but before he could reply, they were distracted by the sound of the door opening once more. Minhee's younger twin, Sunghoon, walked into the café with a big smile on his face and his typical boundless energy.

"Hyung! Minhee! What do you think? Sunghoon virtually bounced over to the counter after exclaiming.