SYNOPSIS
Beomgyu, a closeted gay and secretly a 抖阴社区 fan fiction writer is in need of inspiration for his next story. However due to lack of love experience, he's stuck. That's until his friend suggests he finally approaches his crush, Taehyun, a...
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Soobin dials Kai's number and pulls his phone up to his ear as he listens to the beeping sound, waiting for the other side of the line to pick up.
"Annyeonghaseyooooo~" Kai greets from the other side.
"Hyuka~ can you meet me at the usual place, usual time?" Soobin asks.
"Wait, didn't he see Taehyun's tweet? He straight up rejected him even though he doesn't know who."
"He saw, but he's not giving up. That's what happens when you completely fall in love."
"And he just had to fall for the Ice Prince."
"So, deal?"
"I'll meet you there."
***
Beomgyu pushes the door to the parlour and steps inside. He didn't bring his friends along, just him. He knew he asked Soobin to pass the note to Kai, but him coming here was just intentional. He wanted to see how Taehyun would react, and maybe, strike another conversation.
Beomgyu walks over to the counter and spots the younger tying the apron behind him. Beomgyu rings the bell on the counter and Taehyun immediately serves the cashier. Beomgyu looks around behind the younger, pretending to search for Kai.
"Where's Hyuka?" Beomgyu asks.
"He's at the back. Do you want him to serve you instead?" Taehyun asks.
Beomgyu shook his head. "No, no. I'm fine with you here-"
"So what will it be today?" Taehyun asks, cutting the latter off.
"Caramel Macchiato?" Beomgyu says with an unsure tone. Soobin told him that it Taehyun's favourite coffee and Beomgyu, trying to slowly approach his crush, tries out an attempt.
Taehyun looks up at the latter in shock. "Our customers rarely order those because it isn't in the menu."
"It's custom made? My friend suggested it to me."
"Your friend has good taste."
Taehyun walks to the coffee machine to prepare the latter's drink. Beomgyu plays with his fingers as he waits, feeling a bit jittery. There aren't many customers yet so the parlour's pretty empty. Beomgyu watches as Taehyun prepares the coffee and then, he musters up the courage to talk to him.
"Why are you working here? Aren't you a freelance model?" Beomgyu asks.
"I just needed extra income. The apartment bills here aren't cheap. And it's not like I have photoshoots every day." Taehyun replies, not even looking at the latter. Heck, he doesn't even know why he even answered it.
"Ahh-" Beomgyu says with an understanding nod. "Well, it suits you, being a model."
Taehyun remains silent as he places the lid over the paper cup. "Where are you friends?" Taehyun asks, handing the coffee to Beomgyu.
