"A large black coffee, please." The man told the barista behind the counter. "And a large mocha."
"What's your name?" the man asked as they waited for their drinks.
"Jenn. You?"
"William."
"Do you ever go by Will?"
The man groaned. "I absolutely loathed that name." He gave a light laugh. "I would prefer it if people struggled all the way to the end of my name."
Jenn giggled.
"Is Jenn short for anything?"
She nodded. "Jennifer."
"Jennifer." William said, speaking the word as if it was a foreign sound. "What are you doing so far away from home?"
"It's my last summer trip before I go away for college and I wanted to make it a big trip, so I came to London." She explained.
"And how are you liking it so far?"
She sighed. "I'm absolutely loving it!" A massive grin took over her face. "You have such a beautiful city."
William nodded. "I know. I love it here."
She shook her head. "How log have you been living here?"
"Since I was born. I'm a true Londoner." He grinned.
The barista came back and handed them their coffees.
Jenn immediately took a sip of her black coffee, letting the hot beverage fill her up.
"Well, I hope you have a nice rest of your trip." William said as they made their way to the doors.
"Thank you." She smiled as he held the door open for her and she stepped out into the sunshine. "As long as the rest of the trip doesn't have spilt coffee in the forecast." Jenn teased.
William chuckled.
"Well, have a nice life, I guess." Jenn waved and turned around, heading down to the street corner to call a taxi. She smiled to herself as she thought of William.
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Lipstick, Love, & London | ✔
Cerita PendekA simple cup of spilled coffee was all it took for Jenn and William to meet. ♚ short story
