CHA:18: ʀᴏꜱᴇ
Working At The Café Today Felt Like A Never-Ending Battle. My Fever Was Relentless, But I Couldn’t Afford To Rest
Fever Medicine Could Only Do So Much, And I Hadn't Slept Properly In Days. My Body Felt Heavy, My Mind Clouded. I Had Spent All Night Finishing That Stupid Group Project Alone Because, Of Course, They Left Me To Do Everything
Co-worker:- Rose, You Don't Look Good
My Coworker Whispered With A Concerned Expression. I Tried To Muster A Smile, But It Felt More Like A Grimace
Rose/FL (Meet Romantic)
I'm Fine
Taking A Break Wasn't An Option, Not When I Needed The Money So Badly
I Was Barely Standing Straight When The Café Bell Rang, Signaling New Customers
Three People Walked In, Commanding Attention
The Girl In The Lead Looked Regal Somehow—Her Long, Flowing Hair, Sharp Eyes, And A Presence That Made Everyone Else Fade Into The Background
The Guy Next To Her Was All Smiles, Nudging The Other Girl With Him, Who Looked Completely Unamused
I Straightened My Apron, Took A Deep Breath, And Approached Them
Rose/FL (Meet Romantic)
Good Afternoon, What Can I Get For You?
I Asked, Trying To Sound Polite Despite My Fatigue
Arnel
Hey, Elle, How About We Order The Most Expensive Thing On The Menu? You Know, To Celebrate You Finally Smiling Today
Elle Rolled Her Eyes, Crossing Her Arms
Elle ( Serenity )
I Haven't Smiled Once, And You Know It. Besides, You're Paying
Arnel
Ouch, Always So Savage, Elle. What Happened To The Cute, Sweet Girl I Knew?
Elle ( Serenity )
She Died After Meeting You
Elle Shot Back Without Missing A Beat
The Other Girl, Just Stood There, Watching Their Banter
Zenith/FL(Devil)
If You Two Are Done Bickering, Can We Order? Some Of Us Have Better Things To Do
I Nodded, Trying Not To Let My Dizziness Show
Rose/FL (Meet Romantic)
What Would You Like?
She Turned Her Sharp Gaze To Me
Zenith/FL(Devil)
Three Caramel Macchiatos And A Selection Of Your Best Pastries. And Make It Quick
I Nodded Again, Scribbling Down The Order As Quickly As I Could, Though My Vision Blurred For A Moment
I Forced My Legs To Carry Me Back To The Counter. The Café Was Busy, The Noise Buzzing In My Ears Like A Never-Ending Static
I Prepared Their Order, My Hands Trembling Slightly As I Arranged The Snacks On The Tray
As I Walked Towards Their Table, My Steps Faltered. The World Tilted, Colors Blurring Together
My Tray Wobbled, And Before I Knew It, I Was Falling
The Last Thing I Saw Was The Floor Rushing Up To Meet Me, But Instead Of The Hard Impact, I Felt Warm Arms Catching Me
A Familiar Voice Whispered Close To My Ear, Strong Arms Cradling Me Gently. I Tried To Focus, To Open My Eyes, But Everything Was Fading
The Last Thing I Heard Was A Soft Murmur
And Then, Darkness Took Me
I Woke Up To The Smell Of Antiseptic And The Distant Beeping Of Machines
My Body Felt Heavy, But The Pain Was Gone, Replaced By A Strange Sense Of Calm. As My Eyes Fluttered Open, I Realized I Was In A Hospital Room
The Blinding White Walls Made Me Squint, And I Felt A Wave Of Panic Rising In My Chest
I Sat Up Abruptly, My Heart Racing
That’s When I Noticed Him
Sitting Beside Me, His Face Lit Up With That Radiant Smile I Could Never Forget. He Looked Almost… Relieved
Xavier/ML
Hey, It's Alright
He Said Softly, Leaning Forward. His Voice Was Gentle, Reassuring
I Didn't Know How To Respond, My Mind Still Reeling. I Was Trying To Piece Together What Happened. The Last Thing I Remembered Was Falling At The Café
Xavier Reached Out, His Hand Warm Against My Forehead, Checking My Temperature
Xavier/ML
Still A Bit Warm, But Better Than Before. You Really Had Me Worried There
I Blinked, Feeling A Rush Of Embarrassment. I Started Searching For My Glasses, Patting The Bedside Table Clumsily
Xavier/ML
Looking For These?
He Held Them Up, Dangling Them Playfully
Rose/FL (Meet Romantic)
Y-Yeah, Thanks
I Mumbled, Reaching For Them, But He Pulled Them Back With A Grin
Xavier/ML
You Know, You Look Pretty Without Glasses. Why Wear Them When You Can See Just Fine?
I Froze, Staring At Him In Shock
Rose/FL (Meet Romantic)
How... How Did You Know?
He Chuckled, That Soft Laughter Like Sunshine Breaking Through Clouds
Xavier/ML
It's Easy. These Aren't Power Glasses, Are They? Just Plain Lenses
I Felt My Face Heat Up, Not Knowing What To Say. I Wasn't Used To Someone Seeing Right Through Me Like That
Rose/FL (Meet Romantic)
I… I Just Like Wearing Them
He Leaned Back In His Chair, Still Smiling
Xavier/ML
Well, They Do Suit You, But I Think You’re Beautiful Either Way
I Had No Idea How To Respond To That. Compliments Like These Were So Foreign To Me. I Focused On My Hands, Twisting My Fingers Together, Hoping He Wouldn't Notice How Flustered I Was
He Leaned Closer, Studying My Face With A Curious Look
Xavier/ML
I’m Glad You’re Okay, But I Just Realized… I Don’t Even Know Your Name
I Looked At Him, A Bit Surprised
Rose/FL (Meet Romantic)
It’s... Rose
He Repeated, A Softness In His Eyes
Xavier/ML
A Beautiful Name For A Beautiful Person
I Felt My Cheeks Heat Up, Not Used To Such Compliments. I Wasn't Sure How To Respond, So I Just Gave Him A Small, Awkward Smile
He Said, Flashing Me That Radiant Smile Of His
Xavier/ML
Nice To Finally Meet You Properly
He Said, Breaking The Silence Again
Xavier/ML
I’ve Been Looking For You For A While Now. I’m Glad I Finally Found You
Rose/FL (Meet Romantic)
Looking For Me?
He Nodded Enthusiastically
Xavier/ML
You Disappeared Without A Trace, And I Was Determined To Find You. So Here We Are
I Wasn't Sure What To Make Of His Words. It Was Like He Spoke In Riddles, Always With That Bright, Unfading Smile
Then, Out Of Nowhere, He Asked
Xavier/ML
Can I Get Your Contact Information?
I Looked At Him, Bewildered
Rose/FL (Meet Romantic)
Huh? Why?
He Just Grinned Wider, Leaning Closer
Xavier/ML
You Know, I Owe You One
I Blinked At Him, Confused
Rose/FL (Meet Romantic)
Owe Me? For What?
He Chuckled Softly, Rubbing The Back Of His Neck
Xavier/ML
For Saving Me. Remember? At The Lake. You Jumped In Without Hesitation. If It Weren't For You, I Might Not Be Here Today
I Felt My Heart Skip A Beat. Memories Of That Day Came Rushing Back—The Cold Water, The Desperation To Pull Him Out, The Relief When He Finally Gasped For Air. I Had Tried To Forget It
Rose/FL (Meet Romantic)
That Was... Nothing
Rose/FL (Meet Romantic)
Anyone Would Have Done The Same
But Xavier Shook His Head, His Smile Fading Just A Little, Turning More Serious
Xavier/ML
No, Rose. Not Everyone Would Have Risked Their Life For A Stranger. You Did, And I Can Never Forget That
I Didn’t Know What To Say. I Was Never Good With Praise Or Gratitude, Especially When It Came So Earnestly Like This
He Continued, That Bright Smile Returning Full Force
Xavier/ML
I Want To Pay You Back In Any Way I Can. Just Say The Word, And I’m There
Rose/FL (Meet Romantic)
It's Really Fine
I Insisted, Trying To Wave Him Off
Rose/FL (Meet Romantic)
You Don't Owe Me Anything
Xavier/ML
Oh, Come On, Rose
I Bit My Lip, Trying To Think Of A Way To Say No, But The Way He Looked At Me Made It Impossible. Finally, I Sighed And Gave In
Rose/FL (Meet Romantic)
Fine...
His Eyes Sparkled As He Handed Me His Phone
Xavier/ML
Deal! Now, Just Put Your Number Here
I Typed My Number, Handing His Phone Back With A Reluctant Smile
Xavier/ML
Great! I’ll Be In Touch, My Star
I Didn’t Know Whether To Be Annoyed Or Grateful, But As He Stood Up To Leave, I Couldn’t Help But Feel Like I Had Just Invited A Storm Into My Life. A Storm That Smiled Like Sunshine
Comments
Don't Wanna be Available🥴🖤
true though, not everyone has a heart to help others without any motives or expectations
2025-03-28
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ᥫ𝐊ɪ፝֟ɴɢ 𝐗ᴧ𝐯ἶέƦ᭄♚࿐ ◊ʄʄ
Lmao the comments!
2024-12-19
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💀wait I'm confused.. who are those ML and FL that are against eachother?
2024-11-10
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