Coffee

It was her second day at her new job. It was a little coffee shop around the corner from the SM building. (y/n) was a waitress and spent her time walking around greeting all the customers (not that they had many). Her co-worker Laura had told her many stories about the little shop and that it wasn't uncommon to see celebrities. Not that (y/n) had expected to meet anyone she really cared about. She was a foreigner here so she didn't know many celebrities. Only the small EXO bracelet on her wrist told people otherwise.

The bell above the door chimed moments after Laura flipped the closed sign to open. (y/n) prepared herself as she turned around and approached the customer. He found himself a seat in a far corner at the back of the shop next to a book shelf. (Y/n) welcomed him and pulled out her small notebook and turned to the man again flashing him a wide grin. "What would you like to order today sir?". He lifted his head from the book in his palms and connected his eyes with her, smiling almost immediately. (y/n)'s breath caught in her throat as she realised who he was. Kim Minseok, Xiumin of EXO. "I don't know, What would you recommend miss..." He squinted as he spoke trying to read her name tag "(y/n)". She stuttered as she tired to think what he just asked her "Uh umm the coffee is really good". Minseok smiled up at her and placed his book down, "One cup of coffee then please". (Y/n) noted down his order and walked over to the counter. Making up the coffee quickly with ease (y/n) placed the drink onto a tray and walked back over to Minseok. Setting it down she bowed to him "please enjoy". As she turned to leave he grabbed hold of her apron "Wait-" but was cut off when Jongdae walked in and plopped himself down beside him. "Yes sir, is there anything else I can get for you?" (y/n) asked Minseok as she turned back towards him. His hand dropped from her apron and he sighed in defeat. "Could you possibly bring me the same as him?" Jongdae chimed in. (y/n) nodded and went to make his drink.

Minseok became a regular, always coming in, sometimes with company other times alone. He always ordered from (y/n), he refused to order from anyone else. When he was with other members they found his behaviour quite strange however they soon got used to it. He would flirt a little at times but it usually ended in his cheeks heating up and him leaving early or going to use the restroom. Each time he came he changed his seat until he settled on the table closest to the counter, with the best view of anyone behind it. Laura told (y/n) that Minseok only ever comes in for her shifts, the first few times he came everyday but now he only comes when she works. Staying longer each time. Sometimes resulting in angry men dressed in black coming to collect him. He often spoke to (y/n), just small talk. He learnt a few things about her and even noticed her bracelet and how when she got nervous she would cover it and breathe deeply.

Today when Minseok walked in (y/n) brought his coffee straight to his table as he sat down. He chuckled as he thanked her "I'm I getting too obvious?". (y/n) smiled as she placed her tray back on the counter before responding "Not at all Mr Kim". He took a sip of his coffee and patted the seat beside him "Sit". (y/n) looked at him confused, he had never offered her a seat before. "Come join me... Please" He was pouting now as he pulled the seat out and patted it. Her eyes widened as she shook her head frantically "No no, I couldn't possibly sir, i'm working". Laura smiled as she walked over to the pair and whispered into (y/n)'s ear, she took her apron from her and walked off behind the counter again. "Well, I have been let off early today, one drink couldn't hurt right?" (y/n) said as she sat down beside Minseok. The two talked for a while and drank their coffee, the topic of their conversation changing from family to interests. "So, I see you like EXO" he said as he placed him hand on her wrist playing with the bracelet. Her cheeks flushed at the skinship as she stuttered a yes. "Who is your bias?" he asked as he looked up into her eyes still fiddling with the bracelet. "It's Chen". Minseok's hand stopped as he heard Chen's name come from her mouth, he dropped her hand and picked up his coffee, downing what he had left in one big gulp. "But" (y/n) continued. She took his hand in hers and gently stroked it with her thumb "I think it might be changing.". Minseok looked up at her again, lifting himself higher than before as he listened intently. "You see, i recently met one of them. He is really lovely and so much cuter in person" She smiled as she spoke, gripping his hand tighter with each word. Minseok chuckled as he pinched her cheek "You really are something (y/n). Oh and call me Minseok, Mr Kim is too formal for us". He flashed his perfectly white teeth at her as he pulled out his phone and answered a call. (Y/n) smiled at him as she finished her drink and pulled out her phone too, she unlocked it and checked her texts. Minseok stood a few moments later as he hung up the phone, he placed a hand on her shoulder and lowered his face to her ear. "Could i possibly have your number before i go?". His hot breath on her neck sent shivers down her spine, she nodded as she took his phone and typed in her details. He thanked her as he left.

The next day started like normal, Minseok greeted (y/n) as soon as they opened up shop and he headed to his usual seat. Everything was going as usual until a tall man with skinny jeans and a turtle neck jumper came into the shop. He made his way over to the counter and leaned against it. "Americano sweetheart, and how about a little sugar from you on the side?" He flashed a cheeky grin at (y/n), letting his dimples show. He combed his hand through his bleach blonde hair as he eyed (y/n) up and down. She made his drink quickly and handed the man a few sashes of sugar too. "Enjoy" She smiled at him as she walked off. The mans eyes followed (y/n) as she walked, getting lower and lower. His eyes lingered on the hem of her skirt before trailing back up to her waist. Minseok scoffed as he watched the man violate her with his eyes. He pulled out his phone and text her. Minseok - That guy from before can't keep his eyes off of you, its disgusting- (y/n)'s phone buzzed in the pocket of her apron and she pulled it out quickly. She giggled as she read his text, she thought it was sweet he was so concerned. The man from before came up to her again "Excuse me but could you point me in the direction of heaven, i think i got lost looking in your eyes" He smirked again as (y/n) laughed at him. "The restroom is over there to the right, I've never heard anyone call it heaven though" she joked with him as she pointed out the bathrooms and walked off again back towards the counter near Minseok. The guy disappeared into the bathrooms for a while which gave (y/n) some time to prepare Minseok some more coffee and even a muffin this time. She placed the food gently on his table before whispering "It's on me Minnie". Minseok smiled as he took the muffin and gladly started eating it, it wasn't often he ate at the shop but when he did he couldn't stop. The muffins were (y/n)'s specialty and Minseok couldn't eat enough. (y/n) was cleaning up a table when the man came out of the restroom. She hadn't noticed him approach her, only when she felt his hands squeeze her butt had she known he was there. She yelped and jumped away from his grasp, knocking mugs from the table she was just cleaning. They smashed on the floor and scattered around the two of them. "Hey baby don't be like that. I just had to have a feel". Within the blink of an eyes Minseok had the guy pinned up against the window, arm against his throat "Don't you ever, touch her!" he screeched, putting emphasis on 'you'. (y/n) grabbed onto Minseok's shoulders from behind and gently tugged him "Please don't fight". He dropped his grip on the man and stepped back turning toward (y/n). He placed his hands on either side of her arms and rubbed them up and down "are you okay?". She nodded and smiled up at him. Suddenly Minseok was on the floor, the man had punched him and made a break for it, not wanting to stick around for the consequences. (y/n) dropped to the floor beside Minseok as she cradled his face and held him close. "Ahh i hope the make up noonas can sort this out when the bruise inevitably appears" she said as he rubbed the side of his face. (y/n) chuckled as released him and stood up to fetch a brush to clean the broken pottery. Minseok stood too and followed her around like a lost puppy, as soon as she had cleaned up he spun her around to face him. "(y/n), can i take you out on a date?". Her eyes widened, Xiumin from EXO was asking her on a date? "Why me? What's so special about me?" She asked confused. Minseok smiled and chuckled at her cuteness before squeezing her cheek. "Because that's what you do when you want to date someone isn't it?" He flashed his teeth at her again as her cheeks heated up. She placed a chased kiss to his cheek and wrapped her arms around him "Of course i will go on a date with you Minseok".