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Love Over Coffee

It was a surprisingly warm night in Tokyo with street lights and dark alleys scattered around the bright and colorful tourist attractions. Hannah was taking a walk to a coffee shop she had passed on her last walk, hoping that the place wouldn't be a bust. Hannah's boots patted against the pavement as she looked at the city in awe still no being able to understand how this beauty was a whole continent from her home. 

The streets were littered with reconcilable shops so she knew she was getting close to the cafe. She walked a little faster as she came closer to the shop. Being out at this time at night made her a little anxious. When the wooden door swung open to the 24 hour coffee shop, she felt the rush of the bitter sweet smell of coffee and tea. The over powering smells seemed to melt away any tension in her body, making her motions easier as she walked up to the counter. 

"One java chip frapaccino with..."  Hannah hesitated, feeling her eyes get heavier," two shots of espresso." The barista gave Hannah a tired smile obviously exhausted from having to work at this hour. She walked towards the pick-up area and leaned backwards against the counter, rubbing her eyes only now realizing how tired she was.When a little groan Hannah peered through her fingers and saw a very young woman sitting alone. She had on a crop top and high-waisted shorts that seemed to extenuate her figure even from where Hannah was. She was looking out onto the streets from her seat right next to the window. Hannah thought the woman looked like she needed someone so as soon as the barista, Natalia was what her name tag said, gave her the coffee, she walked over and sat across from the stunning girl.

The girl didn't look at her at first and then she twisted around and smiled, a little uncomfortable but still warm. 

"Hello, I'm Hannah, and you looked like you needed company" she said giving a tiny wave, grinning from ear to ear as a sweetly but quietly spoke to her like a child proud of their accomplishment. She smirked, looking too exhausted to bring the smile up to her eyes. 

"Hi, I'm Halsey" she gave a cute wave and wink making Hannah blush. Halsey, Hannah thought, i like it. Hannah took a few seconds to once-over Halsey, she really was beautiful, a perfect model of a woman's form. 

"So," Hannah sighed,"What are you doing out alone in Tokyo at this late at night?" As she said this, Hannah slouched over the table, leaning in a little, taking a sip from her cup.

"I'm only out late because of a recording session and a photo shoot." Halsey said, laughing a little to herself from Hannah's flabbergasted face," What? It's cool, don't worry about it. Now, what are you doing out this late at night?"

"I'm just taking a walk in the more quiet time. I've been here for a couple of weeks and the sights never seem to settle with me;look at them like their new, like the most interesting things in the world. But, I'm weird so that may be just me" Hannah slightly laughed to herself, looking up at Halsey for a reaction. Halsey just smiled at her, starring at her the way Hannah does to the attractions, with fondness and wonder. A little electronic tinkle came from Halsey's phone, lighting up the dim coffee shop's table.

"Who is that, your boyfriend?" Hannah asked a smile playing at her lips.

"Actually, it was Instagram, i don't really swing that way" Halsey said bringing on another blush from Hannah. Hannah didn't know why she was blushing, maybe it was because it was hot or maybe it was because she could feel the tension in between her and Halsey.

They continued to talk about anime and poetry with lazy smiles. They talked about the tourist attractions and what places the pair had been too.As they talked Hannah sensed how bipolar Halsey was but she didn't mind. It was just another imperfection that would never add up enough to effect her beauty. Hannah started to fall for this stranger, her strange life and outlooks captivating to her. 

"Well, i got to start heading off so i can get some sleep for tomorrow. I get to be on vocal rest but i still have to go and see family." Halsey said, stretching out from her position and standing up. Hannah didn't know what to do with herself. She felt somehow connected to this person now, she couldn't leave her. 

All Hannah had to reply with was "oh."

Halsey grabbed her things and walked by a bit scared Hannah. "Here", Halsey said handing Hannah a napkin with a number on it,"lets hang out some time, all right" Halsey had said this quietly to Hannah pecking her cheek as she strutted her way out the door. All Hannah could do was happily sigh to herself.