BTS Imagines

Namjoon ♡ Cafe Bangtan

Published: December 4, 2018
Rewritten: May 15, 2024

Word count: 1,000

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The warm and cozy scent of coffee and freshly-baked goods danced in the air, hitting your nostrils and making your mouth water. Cafe Bangtan is what the quaint establishment was called. It was a new small business that opened up in town and you were always eager to trying out local shops and cafes, so you decided to drop in and see what the establishment had to offer. Glancing around the small business, you spotted seven male employees moving about, every single one of them looking like they stepped out of a magazine. You couldn't help but wonder how this place wasn't packed with customers, especially with all the good-looking men working there.

You read over a few coffees and teas on the cafe menu until you caught someone walking around behind the counter. Your eyes were immediately drawn to the man like a magnet.
His brown hair was parted off to the side in a messy yet clean-cut manner, giving him the appearance of a barista you might see going viral on TikTok for being so handsome—for all you knew, he could be. Though admittedly, you had never seen this guy on your for you page.
One of his buddies told him something that made him laugh, a set of charming dimples making an appearance on his imposing face. You caught a fleeting glimpse of his name tag as he walked over and restocked some coffee cups.
Namjoon.

Tearing your eyes away from him, you finally began to browse the menu. There was so many things to choose from, you found it difficult to make a decision.
"Excuse me." A polite voice coaxed you out of your thoughts.
It was Namjoon, the attractive barista that garnered your attention just moments ago.
"I couldn't help but notice you looking troubled. You can't decide what to order?" He asked sweetly.
You exhaled a short laugh. "No. I can't."
"Are you a coffee person or a tea person?"
"Both, but today I think I'm in the mood for a tea."
"Do you want hot or iced tea?"
"Hot."
"Might I suggest the chai?"
"Mmm I love chai. That sounds nice."
"Perfect." He tapped the screen on the register a few times, giving you the total amount which you promptly paid.
"I'll have that chai ready for you in a few minutes." He flashed a dimpled grin, turning on his heel and getting to work.

His absence led you to begin searching for a seat to settle in for the duration of your visit, settling for a table by the window so you could watch the cars pass by. In the windowsill was a small collection of plants, each one varying in size and appearance: a small bonsai, an orchid, and an array of succulents. The greenery gave the cafe a little extra flair and made it cozy.
That Namjoon guy was quite possibly the most handsome man you'd ever had the privilege to lay eyes on. Should you ask for his number? Strike up a conversation maybe?

"Do those plants make you happy?" A voice inquired amusedly, startling you.
Namjoon was standing by the table, holding a steaming cup of chai.
"I'm sorry?"
"You were smiling really big. Do those plants make you that happy?"
"Ah. No." You waved a dismissive hand. "I was just... thinking about someone."
"Someone special?"
"Just some guy." You shrugged.
"He must be lucky."
"Well, I wouldn't say that." A nervous breathy laugh pushed past your lips.
"Any guy that can make you smile like that just by thinking of him is really lucky."
His swoon-worthy words brought warmth to your cheeks and suddenly you were rendered speechless.
The tips of his ears darkened and he cleared his throat. "Anyway, here's your tea."
As he placed the cup down, you felt the urge to speak and try to keep him around.

"The plants are nice." Your comment caught his attention, his face lighting up.
"You like them?"
"I do." You nodded. "It's a nice touch."
"They were my idea."
"Were they?" Interest accompanied your tone as you spoke.
"Yeah. I love plants and I suggested we add some to the cafe. I thought it'd make the space feel more cozy. Small coffee shops like this one are supposed to be a place to relax and sketch or catch up on work while sipping on a nice warm beverage—or cold depending on what you order." He let out a light chuckle at the end.
"It definitely makes the place look nice. Do you tend to them?"
"As a matter of fact, I do." His chest puffed out a bit, which you took notice of. "I even have a calendar where I keep up with how often they're watered."
That small detail was enough to make your heart melt with endearment. It's not often you meet a guy who has a passion for plants.
"How charming."
Namjoon's grin grew in size, dimples indenting deeper in his cheeks. "What's your name?"
"Y/n."
"Y/n." He echoed, your name sounding like honey rolling off his tongue. "Would you be interested in going out sometime?"
Go out? He was asking you out?
This felt like a dream or maybe even a romance novel. An attractive and charming man, a girl, a coffee shop. It's quite literally the setup for a love story.

"How about it?"
Blinking yourself back to the present, you realized how far your mind had wandered.
"Yes."
He retrieved his phone from the pocket of his slacks, tapping on the screen a few times. "What's your number?"
You recited it to him, watching as his thumbs moved across the keypad. A smile appeared on his face while he glanced down at the screen, your contact name accompanied by a cute teacup emoji which he thought was fitting.
"I'll text you later when I get off work."
"I look forward to it."
"Enjoy your tea." He grinned warmly before getting back to work.

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