In Front Of You - Jikook

-three-

Jungkook looked out his window as the bright rays of the sun peeked through his long beige blinds. It was a hot morning. He peeled off his thin blankets, feeling a bit of ease as his bare legs were free. He felt a lot better as he stood up and stretched, feeling the free air cooling him. He went out his bedroom door and entered the kitchen, he looked around his cupboards but somehow he didn't feel like cooking today. Scanning the counter, he realized that he's craving for some coffee. Taking his house keys and throwing on decent clothes, he headed out his new home and approached his favourite cafe - Heavenly Cream.

The breeze as the front doors opening calmed Jimin. He was beginning to sweat in his white uniform button down. The pleasant sound of the bell signalled him that there's a new customer. He waited for the person to order patiently but the heat of today was quite unsettling so he started folding his sleeves up.

"Hi Jimin." A familiar soft voice rang in his ears. He looked up, stopping midway to his second sleeve, and beamed happily at the person. Jungkook looked a bit different today, the barista was used to the male always wearing sweaters and oversized tops, but today he was wearing a plain white t-shirt and light denim shorts, it was refreshing to see the other like this. "Hi Jungkook. Late mornings huh?" The grey-haired greeted him, always sounding friendly and warm towards the male. Jungkook lightly smiled at him and looked at the foods section. He normally scanned the tempting display of delights, he always wanted to try some. The sight of them makes his mouth water and his stomach grumbled but he's always been too afraid to order some. Jimin noticed the start of the other's nervous fiddling again, he has studied the newly moved male during the time he's been visiting the cafe for his everyday coffee. He realized the hungry stare that gave off Jungkook's want for the dishes. With all honesty, the food that he made all taste delicious and he's proud of cooking them for the customers, he'd love for Jungkook to try them sometime.

After realizing that he's probably taking more time in front of the counter than usual, his cheeks flushed in embarrassment and stuttered out his order "C-cappucci-cino.". Jimin raised an eyebrow, it's too hot and late for a Cappuccino. He eyed Jungkook who was looking down at the counter, avoiding his eye contact and fiddling with his clothes. He still wondered why he's nervous. "It's a bit too hot for a hot coffee," Jimin noted, just suggesting to the other to order another drink in mind, he was taken back when Jungkook's face blushed furiously red. "I-I..uhh.." Jungkook fearfully stammered, growing more and more embarrassed. He hasn't tried anything other than cappuccino for years and never had the need to try anything else. It does make sense to try something else that's not hot on a warm day but the problem is, he doesn't know what. Jimin could feel his struggle and he thought that maybe he needs a suggestion, "As a barista, you should order a latte. It's similar to a cappuccino but without the foam, if you don't mind not having the foam I mean-". "Yeah, a la-latte then." Jungkook blurted out, just wanting to get over with. Jimin chuckled at Jungkook's charm and took his order. Biting his lip, he started contemplating his decision: maybe he wouldn't like the coffee, maybe he'll force himself to drink it, maybe he'll just waste his money. He just stood there awkwardly and when the barista came back, he handed his drink and he already felt the difference between his usual coffee. The latte is chilly in his hand, it looked so foreign to him but it does look pleasant. He shifted from his feet and finally took a sip, he was amazed and it was delightful. He grinned at the drink, tasting the identical taste, just without the hot foam, it was perfect for a summer's day. Jungkook took another gulp, completely enjoying the recommendation. Jimin heartily watched him, contented that the male was really liking the latte. Jungkook looked up and grinned at Jimin, his eyes wrinkling up and his cheeks bulging "Thank you." and he walked away to settle down at his usual spot.

Jungkook stared out the window, peacefully watching as life goes by outside. Savouring the drink, he took little sips of it and enjoyed his time. Suddenly, a figure came up in front of him and leaned on the chair opposite from him. The barista, now without his apron, stood and beamed lightly, he said: "Do you mind if I join you?". Jungkook felt a bit at ease with Jimin. He appreciated how cheerful and bubbly the attractive male is to him but he guessed that he probably was like that to everyone. He shook his head 'no' sincerely and watched as the other settled down and looked out the window, copying his previous movements. Jimin slouched and swept his hair away from his forehead, the motion curved his grey strands to style in a different way, making him a lot for handsome than he already was. Something about the way Jimin brushed his hair back attracted Jungkook to him unknowingly. "Do you like the latte?" Jimin asked, the answer was already obvious as the other set his cup down the table, nearly empty. "Yeah. It's delicious. I've never actually tried anything else other than cappuccino so the latte's really nice." Jungkook admitted, it was the first time the barista heard him talking without his cute flustering. He smiled at Jungkook and drank from his beverage in hand. "Well, working in a cafe, I've tried many drinks before." This made Jungkook giggle "So if you want any coffee recommendations, come to me." He offered nicely, meaning every word. Jungkook simply smiled and looked at his own drink "What is that?" he pointed at Jimin's newly made beverage. He took a small gulp and replied "Mocha. You'll like this too.". Jungkook's eyebrows raised up a bit in surprise but slowly leaned in. Jimin placed the straw in the male's direction and stared as he took a gentle sip, he could see his Adam's apple bobbing up and down. Jungkook let go and went back to his seat, a soft flush forming "That's yummy too. Is that chocolate?". The barista chuckled "Yeah. It's like a cappuccino too but with a hint of chocolate just to upgrade the drink up." and Jungkook nodded his head, quite enjoying the taste.

A red-head approached the table, placed a neatly folded brown paper bag and casually said "Here's what you ordered Jimin. You already paid for it right?". Jimin replied "Yeah. Thanks, Hoseok.". Hoseok, who was wearing a similar outfit and the same designed apron, grinned brightly at the other and looked at him, joyfully beaming at him and walked away to go back to the counter. Focusing on the older, Jungkook watched as Jimin took out two delicious looking wraps from the bag and crumple it into his pocket, he wasn't able to hide his hunger in his expression. Jimin laughed at Jungkook's eagerness, he slowly reached out a wrap for the other, offering him a meal. The chestnut-haired male flushed by the offer, he looked down at the table to calm down. "Here take it." The barista smiled and Jungkook timidly took it and muttered a "thank you". He took a bite from his and observe how Jungkook's long fingers unwrap the plastic around the food and took a small bite, it's very obvious that he was enjoying it on how his eyes widen and his cheeks bulge more than the usual. He starts to get comfortable and continued with his meal as he smiled happily at the kind barista.