palaye royale | completed

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Emerson's point of view.

The line isn't as long as I thought it would be. I pick the shortest line and stand behind a smart looking couple, both dressed in business suits and on the phone. I roll my eyes and stare down at my ankle, polka dot boots and stripped, ripped jeans and then scanning their outfit. I would never fit that attire. Actually, I'd never suit an attire that isn't my own.

After they order I lean against the counter waiting for the cashier to make their coffees, I thought there were people to make the orders?

She finally comes back and I pull down my sunglasses. The first thing I notice is her golden skin tone that glimmers under the light, her eyes are a silver-grey and are brought out by her perfectly applied mascara that gently flicks at the end. I unknowingly lick my lip and she smiles, pulling me out of my stare.

"Sorry," I mumble, pulling up my glasses. She shakes it off.

"What can I get you?"

I fumble, softly cursing to myself for not deciding earlier , "Uh...can I...get a..." I bite my lip staring at the menu as if the drinks will pop out and call my name.

"Yes you may have, if you tell me?" she coos sweetly.

"I would like...uh....Midnight Mint Mocha..?" I say confused, looking around the menu to see the ingredients.

"Frappucino," she finishes for me, typing it in and holding out her hand for me to pay, I hand her the note but hold it there not letting go.

" Can I hold the whipped cream and switch the milk for soy?" I ask dumbly. She nods, typing away. I take out my wallet ready to pay for the additional cost.

"No, don't worry about it!" she says, taking my first amount. I thank her and walk away to an empty table,waiting for my order.

After 5mins my order is placed in front of me and I look up to thank the person but they've already walked away.

I pull the drink towards me, taking the serviette from underneath when I see note written.

"Hey. I didn't quite catch your name. @niedosyt xo - Starbucks Barista."

I smile to myself putting the serviette in my pocket and finish my drink.

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