New Beginning | Tao vs Chanyeol x Reader

Chapter 3

*Chanyeol's cafe*

"Let go of me! I have a right to be here!" I heard an argument as I looked over to see a quaint cafe. A giant of a man was hauling another man out of the shop.

"You lost that right when you tried to take a panty shots of my other costumers. Not get out!" the giant man argued back at the rude customer.

"That is not true! I didn't know that my phone was recording!" said the customer.

"Save it for someone who believes you and if one of those girls tell me that you give them anymore trouble, I'll make sure your finger's won't ever be able to even hold a pen again!" said the giant man and hauled the rude customer out. That was apparently terrifying enough makes the man ran off.

I watched as the giant man in the apron shook his head and headed back in.

I hadn't seen a man that tall since I visited the training cafeteria at Europe.

Was he really a worker at a cafe? That seemed very out of type. Might as well check it out.

I headed in and was greeted by a lively but still homely ambiance. Looking around, I could see various vaguely familiar faces all enjoying themselves.

Slowly, I shuffled up to the counter and eyed the menu. There was certainly a great type of selection. The counter display was chock full of tantalizing pastries.

"What's a mouse's favorite game?" I looked up to see the tall man, preparing a coffee that looked comically small in his palm.

"Pardon me?" I said carefully.

"You looked down. I figure there's nothing like a riddle to break up the grumps." he replied with a soft smile.

"Hmm.. Maybe I am. Well, what's the answer?" I asked back.

His lips curled like he was about to tell me something hilarious, "parCHEESEi" he then smiled.

I groaned, but a tiniest of smiles escaped my face. "There we go! I'm Chanyeol, by the way. I haven't seen your face around, did you just move here?" he asked with a straight smile.

"Did you keep up with all the residents in this town?" I asked and creep out a bit.

"Hah, no. Just serve them their coffee. This is my place. I'm the owner" he smiled then slid me the coffee he had just finished brewing, already in a to-go cup. "On the house if only to have you come back" he continued.

"But I didn't even give you my order--" I said to him only to be cut mid sentence.

"I'm pretty sure you'll like it. And if you don't, your next one's on me." he said.

I just nodded and replied him with a thanks.

"No problem. I hope I see you again" he said enthusiastically.

I shook my head in agreement and took my cup.

Heading out, I risked a sip of my mystery drink and tasted hazelnut and chocolate. It was absolutely delicious, which was pretty surprising considering how picky I am.

At least coach Hana can't say I'm not out meeting people. But I had enough stimulation for one day, it was time to go home.

Yet I slowly and carefully headed back to my house. I couldn't help but wonder what was in store for me in this friendly town.