The Grinning Blue Barista (Shance Modern Coffee Shop AU)

Chapter 3

So, I'm not good at updating things regularly, but I will try, okay guys? Please comment and vote if you like it, it's what motivates me to continue writing. If I see someone commented and actually enjoyed reading it, it'll remind me to continue and put me in the mood to continue the story. Thanks! Enjoy! Btw, sorry if the chapter is short, I'm just writing something quick before going to bed.

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Shiro could not for the life of him concentrate on anything. He didn't understand why he was so affected by Lance. Lance, even his name was cute. He had gone out of his way every day for the past week to see Lance, ordering coffee but never starting a conversation. Lance always seemed to emit light, making the whole cafe seem brighter. He smiled at every customer, was friendly to everyone. Even towards the end of his shift, when you could tell he was tired, he smiled and was friendly.

Today was no different. Shiro sat at a table in the cafe, sneaking glances at the young man. When Lance went into the back to grab his stuff to leave, Shiro noticed a young man with long white hair and blue eyes, taller than Lance, but shorter than Shiro, walk in. Hunk, the resident baker, immediately stiffened, forcing a smile for the beautiful man.

"Hey, Lotor," he forced out. "Here to pick up Lance? He's just grabbing his stuff."

It was strange to see the chef with anything other than a genuinely warm smile for anyone, which made Shiro curious.

'Wait, he's picking up Lance? Are they related? Dating?' Shiro's mind would not stay still.

When Lance entered the room, he brightened immediately at the taller man. "Lotor! You came to pick me up?"

"Of course, kitten." The man named Lotor seemed to wear a genuine smile, hugging Lance and kissing his cheek quickly. "C'mon, time to go home."

Okay, so obviously they were dating. Shiro's shoulders subconsciously dropped, his eyebrows furrowing and his fingers tapping on the table.

Lance waved goodbye to Hunk, smiling widely. Then he followed Lotor out the door, skipping and humming happily.

Shiro, on the other hand, dragged his feet all the way home, collapsing onto the couch with a heavy sigh. He ran his hands over his face and through his hair. He had so hoped that Lance would be single, but at least this meant he was interested in guys, right? So then Shiro would just have to be patient.