Coffee Shots

2 | Black as your soul

Cecilia's PoV

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I literally gawked at the boy who stood behind me. If the barista was hot, then this man was freaking lava.

His soft hazel brown eyes looked back at me with such intensity that it made my spine chill. The chocolate brown messy hair added to his beauty. Even though at that moment he had a frown on his face, I could tell that his smile would have lit my face immediately.

I must have been staring for too long because his frown made way for a cocky smirk.

"If I were you, I would atleast make it a little subtle. I mean, I'm not stopping you from looking at my gorgeous body, but yeah, cute girls like you shouldn't stare at strangers like this, you know?"

I could feel the heat rush to my cheeks. I quickly looked away.

This time the barista spoke before I could utter a word.

"Stop hitting on my customers, Oliver."

The smirk that had made his way on the hot stranger's face slowly transformed into a lopsided grin. He sniffed into the air.

"Hmm, I think I can smell something."

The barista looked around, with an alarmed look on his face.

"Smell what?"

"I think it's jealousy..", he burst out laughing

I looked at the barista. A bit of pink tinged his cheeks. Cute. I couldn't help but chuckle myself.

The barista cleared his throat. "Ahem, here's your order uh-"

"Cecilia."

"-Cecilia. Enjoy!"

He smiled while handing me the cup of steaming hot coffee.

I went and sat at the small table near the only window. I glanced at the counter, only to see the stranger and barista whispering something to each other.

Not wanting to waste anymore time, I took a sip of the coffee. A small moan escaped my mouth immediately. This coffee was heavenly! Even though it was black coffee, it was the perfect one. For the first time, my brother was actually correct. This was indeed the best black coffee I've ever had. I took out my phone, and checked my notifications. A text from him.

Text message from Bro.

I opened it, only to see my brother's silly face. I rolled my eyes and smiled to myself. He never failed to cheer me up.

Me : Did you finally get a slot in the zoo or what? Because I bet that face belongs there only.

Within seconds he replied. With another selfie.

Me : Confirmed then.

Bro : Yep. It's booked under the name of Cecilia Bakers.

Me : ...

Bro : xD

Me : I'm having the best coffee in the world right now. Thanks to you ;)