Cuppuccino
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Yuri sat in the high armchair , occupying the cafe's window seat .
She sipped on her Grande , half foamed , 68 degree celcius cuppucino as she observed the cafe's customers going in and out of the cafe .
It was her habit , for years , to spend an afternoon in this cafe , looking at people while enjoying a cup of coffee .
And why ? It had to be tracked back to 15 years ago .
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6 years old Yuri stood outside the mart as her mum told her to wait while she go buy something .
The streets were dimly lited , and the shop across the street , with hopeful lights , showcasing people smiling while sipping on a paper cup through the huge glass window caught Yuri's attention .
She was licking her lips and wondering about the taste of the substance the people were drinking .
Suddenly , a girl from inside the shop leaned her forehead on the glass window , looked at Yuri and waved .
Yuri looked at the girl . Looked left , looked right . And back to the girl .
Who was smiling with foam all over her lips .
A smile that Yuri remembered vividly for 15 years.
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Yuri looked at her cup of cuppucino and smiled .
It was a kind of coffee which held a layer of foam above the milk coffee and Yuri believed it was what the little girl had years ago .
And though Yuri thought it was absurd to hold on to such a stranger memory yet she felt that it was a part of her destiny .
" May I sit here ? "
Yuri looked up and a girl was holding a cup of coffee with a hand , and pointing to the empty seat opposite Yuri with another .
Yuri smiled politely and nodded .
The stranger sat down and Yuri stuck to her habit of observing people .
The stranger was beautiful . Silky blonde hair with a scent of strawberry , big eyes , and as Yuri deducted , a very good figure .
" What are you looking at ? " The stranger asked after taking a sip of the coffee .
And time froze for Yuri .
She looked at the stranger . And the stranger looked at her .
" You've got .. milk foam all over your lips .. " Yuri said .
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1 month later
Yuri sat across Jessica , the stranger she met one month ago .
The two came here daily to have the same seat , same drink , and spent the same hour with each other , each time speaking more to each other , becoming friends eventually.
" Let me buy you a cup of coffee today . Cuppuccino ? " Yuri asked Jessica .
" No . "
" You want something else ? " Yuri asked , suprised .
Jessica looked at Yuri in the eyes , seriously , magically .
Then she streteched her hand across the table , saying ,
" I want to order .. you . "
Yuri looked at Jessica .
Smiled and placed her hand on Jessica's .
" Right away . " Yuri said .
And Yuri finally knew the taste of the coffee this cafe sells after 15 years .
Love , is what we sell in Soshi Cafe .
Magnets
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Yuri's POV
Some people says that falling in love takes time also the most important thing before you go into a relationship is that you
‘must’
know each other first.
Not for us.
The day we met, we already knew that we are meant for each other. Since then, we never left each other’s side.
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The day I met her was a not so ordinary day, there’s been a massacre near my neighborhood, why is she involved in something like that? She’s an investigator that’s why, pretty cool huh? That’s one of her many characteristic s that made me fall for her because she’s cooler than anybody else I’ve known.
Excluding me of course.
“Did you guys found out who the culprit is?” These words are the first words I said to her. At first you wouldn’t see her as a girl just because of what she’s wearing, a dark blue hoodie with the hoodie on top of her head and a sweat pants. She definitely looked like a guy I couldn’t even see her curves and her blonde hair was pony tailed with her bangs scattered in front of her face.
“Nope. If you guys have some relatives here in Korea kindly please stay there for safety.” She said without looking at me. She was so busy writing down details she found out while investigating inside.
“I’m afraid I don’t have any relatives here. I just migrated from states.” I said feeling afraid of what might happen to me.
I forgot why and how but I ended up sleeping at her apartment. It was so awkward that I needed to excuse myself while were eating only to go in the bathroom just to think of some topics we could talk about. My mind was empty. My heart was racing. When I got out she already finished her meal so my ‘going in the bathroom to think about some topic’ is now useless, she was already washing her plates. I was finishing up my food when she suddenly appeared behind me.
“I’ll be inside the room, third door to the left.” Was all she said and left.
I finished up my food quickly, cleaned up and also took a quick shower. My heart was racing just by thinking I’m at the apartment of a person I only knew by name, after minutes of walking back and forth outside her room’s door I finally had the courage to enter.
I remember Jessica looking different when I entered the room. I couldn’t forget what she was wearing that night, a pink pajama with Hello Kitty stamps on it. She was cute with her hair down, she looked like a girl. I was delusional at first but I knew the moment I saw her fixing the bed my heartbeat raced like I’ve been running for 6miles already.
“Uhm. You sleep on the bed I’ll be sleeping at the couch.” She pointed at the bed and smiled.
“Oh, no no. I won’t let that happen. You should be the one sleeping on the bed.” I said as I continuously shook my head.
“I won’t let you sleep on the couch also.” She crossed her arms and stared at me.
“Ah!” she clapped.
“Let’s just share? Should we? Are you okay with that?” She winked at me and laughed. How could I ever resist something like that? I couldn’t, no one could.
I just nodded and smiled back.
The next thing I knew I am laying beside her awkwardly, keeping my body as still as possible. Since I know I move a lot when I’m asleep I prevented myself from sleeping.
Four hours have passed but my eyes are still wide open, the silence is killing me and I feel like I have to pee.
“Yuri.” I was about to stand up but Jessica’s voice startled me. I should’ve answered right away but I was too shocked, to even hear her voice at this time of the night. Had she been staying up too? Feeling awkward towards me sleeping beside her?
“Yes?” my voice was shaking but I answered anyways.
I cleared up my throat.
“Did I wake you up? I’m sorry I…” I was about to say ‘I didn’t mean to’ but she cut me off.
“No. I like you.” She uttered. I was facing the other side so I couldn’t see her but I felt her movement, she sat up. Is she drunk or something? I couldn’t remember Jessica drinking tonight, during dinner.
“Maybe you haven’t been watching me closely but during the three days of our investigation near your place. I have been watching you closely; you were always standing near that giant Ginkgo tree. Haha.” She giggled shyly. Wait. Wait. Am I and idiot? Because right now I can’t understand anything she’s saying.
She. Likes. Me?!
I couldn’t get myself to say something for now. Am I dreaming? Oh. Wait. So I did fell asleep, well I hope I’m not kicking her right now.
So to wake up from this dream I sat up, without even glancing at her and pinched my cheeks, as hard as I can.
“Ouch.” I cried. Hoping that when I wake up she wouldn’t be troubled by my actions. I slowly opened my eyes. I could imagine hearing drum rolls like I’m in some kind of a movie.
“You’re not dreaming. I just said I like you, do you know how much strength have I need to gather just for me to even call your name and still you wouldn’t believe that this is happening right now?” her voice was shaking, I dictated myself not to look at her but when I heard her voice I couldn’t really help it.
“I’m sorry. I just couldn’t describe how I feel right now. You know you’re beautiful and everything but I’m straight.” I couldn’t look into her eyes, why does my heart felt weak when I said that. it’s like I’m saying I couldn’t return her feelings for me because I don’t like her.
I cleared my throat again. I looked up to look at her and what greeted me was her face 5cm away from mine.
I remember wanting to stand up and run far far away from where am I now but once I saw her eyes staring passionately at my lips I couldn’t move, I froze for a moment.
Her face keeps getting closer and closer with mine I couldn’t control myself; I slowly gave in, shut my eyes and the next thing I felt was her lips on mine.
I knew it was a fast move for her, even I wouldn’t think she was that aggressive. I couldn’t separate my lips from hers, our lips are like the opposite sides of the magnet it actually didn’t matter who’s the negative or the positive side all we knew was we are attracted to each other.
My mind. My heart.
Is racing, but all I think about was how perfect this moment is, right then she separated from me, although my eyes were still shut because I wasn’t ready to open it yet, and see her.
“Tell me Yuri. If you’re straight you would have been the first one to separate from our kiss.” Jessica whispered on my left ear. Reminiscing this gave me goose bumps, after all these years after those happenings I still could remember the feeling as if it just happened last night.
“Don’t be afraid to admit that you’re attracted to me, because I am head over heels over you, Yuri. Give me a chance to prove it to you.” Jessica said and laid down the bed.
“Goodnight and sleep well, Yuri-ya~” She said cheerfully as if nothing happened. I was left there still stunned with what just happened.
I knew I feel something for her but I didn’t know what was that feeling, like? Dislike? Love? Or whatever.
I lay down beside her this time I am facing her side and so does she. Her eyes were closed her nose has the perfect curves and her lips that just touched mine was just perfect.
“Goodnight.” I said and embraced her. Feeling my embrace around her hips made her open her eyes.
I smiled.
She smiled back sweetly.
Both of us closed our eyes embracing each other.
We woke up looking like that.
Every day of our lives.
Until now and up until we proved the promise that we said to each other.
To prove that “forever” exist. Together.
