y/n pov
you were sitting on the couch snuggled in your blankets watching a random family guy episode. it was mid november and the weather was around 32-40 degrees. as you were getting into the holiday spirit, you decided to pickup a hot vanilla chai and your favorite pastry from a local cafe you visit frequently.
given it was a weekday you didn't have classes and your parents were at work, you shot your mom and dad a message letting them know you'd be gone just in case they came home before you and didn't see you there.
once you messaged them you went up to your room to change, you chose a grey long sleeve, leggings and chestnut uggs. you threw a long, heavy coat over yourself to conserve heat of course. your hair was out so you decided not to touch it. you grabbed a book you were currently reading and your bag.
once you finalized that you had everything, you locked up your house and got in your car starting the drive to the cafe.
you arrived in a few short minutes, about 5? you turned off your car and pulled your key out of the ignition, grabbing your bag that contained your wallet and other personal belongings. walking up to the cafe door you pushed it open as the bell above ringed signaling another person had arrived or left.
there was one person in front of you, while they ordered you pulled out your wallet just to be ready.
you saw they finished and caught eyes with the barista. a short blonde hair, crisp blue eyed girl with faint blushed cheeks.
"hello, what can i get for you today?". she asked with a kind smile.
you replied back with equal tone and body language.
"hi! may i have a medium hot vanilla chai and an old fashion donut?".
"sure thing, that'll be $5.74". she said while ringing up your order.
you nodded and handed her a $10.00 bill.
once you received your change you waited near the pickup section while she worded the machines in the back.
after a few minutes she met you at the pickup area and handed you your order.
"enjoy..next customer". she said kindly.
you went to grab a seat so you could enjoy your snack and book, it was grey and cloudy outside which is the scenery you enjoyed most.
you were so into your book, you didn't realize someone trying to grab your attention.
"miss?". the deep voice spoke for probably the sixth time.
you looked up, semi startled and were taken aback by your view. the man that approached you looked angelic, at least in the cafe lighting. he stood about six feet, he wore sweats, a cozy flannel and ugg's as well. he also had a beanie on top of his head. he appeared to be holding something extremely similar to your wallet which caught your attention.
"uhm hi, sorry i was interested in my book". you chuckled lightly closing it for a minute.
"no problem, i just saw you leave your wallet and figured i should hand it back to you before it ends up in the wrong persons grip".
"thank you, i truly appreciate it ?".
"ethan". he smiled.
you repeated his name and shook his hand.
"my name is y/n".
"nice to meet you y/n". he said kindly.
you watched as ethan eyed the chair across from you up and down quickly.
"may i sit?". he asked.
you nodded and he pulled the seat out plopping in it and placing his phone and cup of coffee on the table.
he started by asking what you were drinking. at first you were skeptical thinking he just was looking for a hookup, however you realized he seemed genuinely interested. his facial expressions were soft.
"so, what's in the cup?". he smiled softly.
"vanilla chai". you replied gently.
he lifted up his cup and chuckled. "that's my favorite".
you were surprised given the fact that not too many of your friends enjoy vanilla chai's.
"really? most of my friends just get black coffee". you chuckled.
you and ethan hit it off quickly, he spoke about where he was from, his family and where he currently goes to school. you shared the same information.
he was very open, the way you both talked with each other made it seem like you knew one another for months, maybe even years.
about two hours into the conversation you checked your phone and saw a few messages from your family.
"oh god, i'm sorry ethan but i'm gonna have to get going, my family's freaking". you said chuckling.
"no worries, i should head back to mine for dinner also". he smiled
"oh, before we part, may i have your number?". he asked anxiously.
you smiled and told him of course.
"xxx-xxx-xxxx".
he smiled and thanked you. once you both grabbed your things you walked towards the door together.
the bell rang once again and you were greeted with the crisp chill air.
"this you?". ethan asked as he pointed towards your yellow mini cooper.
you scrunched your brows and chuckled. "how'd you know?".
"i had a feeling". he said smirking.
you shook your head laughing as you both separated ways, you watched as he headed towards a black bmw. shocked you opened the door to yours as you heard his engine roar to life and pull off.
later on that evening you received a text after dinner with your family.
xxx-xxx-xxxx: hey it's ethan, is this y/n?
you smiled, you didn't think he'd actually message you. you were quick to respond and confirm he had the right number.
you both hopped onto facetime and were on call for the rest of the night.
safe to say you fell for him fast.
❤︎ - coffee shop
