Short Stories: Velvet Desires! (Taekook)
Coffee Shop! #2
It’s late afternoon, and the coffee shop is winding down.
Taehyung sits on a stool behind the counter, holding the small tin box.
Inside are all the napkin notes he’s collected, carefully folded and neatly stacked.
He opens the most recent one, rereading the words for the hundredth time.
Kim Taehyunb (Barista)
Whoever you are, you’ve got a way with words. 😊
He tucks the napkin back into the box and hides it beneath the counter just as the bell jingles.
Taehyung glances up to see Jungkook entering, his usual confident stride faltering slightly when their eyes meet.
Kim Taehyunb (Barista)
Black coffee again, or are you ready to branch out? (says brightly)
Jeon Jungkook
Black coffee. Always. (smirking)
As Taehyung starts the brew, he sneaks glances at Jungkook, who has taken a seat near the window.
Jungkook’s gaze flickers toward the counter more than once, and Taehyung catches him staring.
Jungkook quickly looks away, pretending to check his phone. Taehyung narrows his eyes, suspicion blooming.
The next morning, Taehyung is determined to figure out the identity of the mysterious note-leaver.
He serves Jungkook his coffee, watching closely as Jungkook picks up the cup and walks to his usual spot.
Pretending to tidy up, Taehyung moves closer to Jungkook’s table without being obvious.
Jungkook sips his coffee, sets it down, and casually reaches into his pocket.
Taehyung’s heart skips a beat as he watches Jungkook pull out a napkin and scribble something on it with a pen.
Jungkook glances around to make sure no one is watching, but Taehyung quickly ducks behind the counter, his cheeks flushing.
When Jungkook finishes his coffee and gets up to leave, Taehyung peeks again.
He sees Jungkook slide the folded napkin under the empty cup and walk out with his hands stuffed in his jacket pockets.
Kim Taehyunb (Barista)
Gotcha. 💓
The moment Jungkook is out the door, Taehyung practically sprints to the table.
He picks up the napkin, unfolding it with trembling hands.
The handwriting is familiar by now—slanted, bold, and effortless.
Napkin Note: You’re even cuter when you’re curious.
Taehyung’s eyes widen as his cheeks turn bright red.
He clutches the napkin, biting his lip to keep from grinning too widely.
Kim Taehyunb (Barista)
So it is you, Mr. Black Coffee. 💓
He glances out the window, catching a glimpse of Jungkook walking away, his hands tucked into his jacket, and a faint smile playing on his lips.
Taehyung’s heart races, knowing he’s just uncovered the identity of his secret admirer.
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