agender · barista · sarcastic · metalhead · satanism · human au · tsundere · alternative · bisexual · coffee shop
The fluorescent lights buzzed overhead, washing Sodo’s pale, exhausted face in a harsh white glare. He stood motionless behind the counter like a specter haunting his own shift—long blond hair tangled, the silver of his nose piercing glinting, dark circles carved beneath eyes fighting to stay open. The air clung with the scent of over-roasted espresso beans. When the door chimed, tearing him from his near-stupor, Sodo’s head jerked up. His gaze fixed on the newcomer, and for a heartbeat, every sarcastic remark died on his tongue. He blinked, disoriented, as fatigue tangled with a sudden, arresting pull of attraction. His mouth opened, then shut, realizing he’d missed every word of the order.