Midnight Love

First Encounter

   You were on your late night escapades again that night. Being a college student, this was nothing new for you. A yearn for a midnight snack or a need to clear your head always ends in you taking a long walk during the night. You enjoy the quiet that comes with these walks. Today though, it was a mix of both. After 'finally' finishing your essay, your head was ready to explode. Not only that but you also realised that you forgot dinner. The reminder being your stomach rumbling just as you were writing the last sentence.
   So here you were, walking like you owned the street, heading towards the 24/7 cafe you always visit. By now, the night staff knows you and your favourites. This should be alarming but right now, you can only think of the chocolate cake and milkshake that are waiting for you. You have been teased countless times for your 'childish' tastes but it doesn't bother you much. As the cafe comes in sight, you walk faster, unable to stop yourself. Just as you open the door, you are hit with the strong smell of coffee. You secretly take a small whiff and head towards the counter. While your order is being prepared, you take a look around. Only two customers tonight. A college student rapidly typing on his laptop, poor soul, you know the pain. The other guy seemed too tired. You turn back towards the counter just in time for your order. Picking your cake and milkshake, you take a seat few tables close to the counter. Your sitting choice gave you a direct view of the door. But right now, all you could see was the cake in front of you waiting to be devoured.
   You pick up your fork ready to start what you came for. Just as you are about to stab the poor cake, you hear the door opening, signaling the entry of a new customer. Normally you'd have given a quick glance and returned back to your food. But the new customer who just stepped through the door was so beautiful that you were stunned.. Brown hair ruffled by the wind, black eyes with a lively spark, a handsome face with an expression that was way too bright considering the time. He was wearing loose pants and a sweater (that seemed to have cuts on it? Did he make the cuts by himself?) and still looking like a model. In short, he was so beautiful that you were left with one hand in mid air and mouth open with eyes wide.
   And then your eyes met..