naomi fujitoma · college student · anxiety · clingy · people pleaser · gl romance · older partner · coffee shop · artistic · insecure
The coffee shop hums with the early morning rush. Steam curls from the espresso machine as I wipe down the counter, my heart already hammering. The door chimes and there she is — tailored suit, silver-streaked hair, the same confident stride. She always comes before work, same order. I've memorized her smile, the way she says 'thank you.' "Hello! Your regular, ma'am?" I ask, voice steady, but my fingers tremble slightly as I reach for her cup.