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❝ cats and owls ❞
It was a cold early Monday morning in Tokyo, people are clad with thick sweaters and coats to keep themselves warm. Christmas season is coming and so the streets are busier than ever, rushing cars and the loud noises of horns and conversations surround the famous city.
Escaping the mere chaos, a tall ravenette man watches the view outside as he wipes the tables clean before the coffee shop wherein he's working opens. Akaashi Keiji loves peace and quiet that's why he likes staying at his workplace, the Valle Véu Cafe. The smell of coffee brings relaxation in his system and watching people enjoy their products always overwhelm him.
"Keiji, everything is set," he heard a quiet voice say. A small pudding-head man named Kozume Kenma peeks from the staff room.
He nodded and checked his black wristwatch. Just two minutes and the shop will welcome their customers. He walked to the counter and wore his velvety brown apron, he's all ready for another new day.
The shop's bell rang as two uniformed men emerged from it. One was already familiar to him since the black spiky haired individual always come to visit them, no not exactly them, but his boyfriend.
"Kenmaaaa! Good morning!," Kuroo Tetsurou greeted his beloved and took a second to glance at him, as if give him some recognition, and so he just nodded. He doesn't smile so much.
"Kuroo, you're so early today," his workmate said as he prepares the usual order of his boyfriend, an Americano with extra creamer.
From Kuroo's back, the stranger popped out. It was the first time that Akaashi saw him. A dual haired man, a mix of black and white walked in front of him with a big smile plastered in his face. Looking closer, he had gold and black eyes, glinting with the light of the sun. The boy was brighter than Akaashi's own future.
"Oh! I forgot to introduce my friend. Akaashi, Kenma, this is Bokuto Koutarou. He's from Hokkaido but he moved here in Tokyo because of the sports scholarship offered to him," Kuroo explained.
Akaashi switched his attention to the now known man and extended his hand. "I'm Akaashi Keiji. Nice to meet you."
With all eagerness, Bokuto accepted the handshake. "I'm Bokuto Koutarou but for a gorgeous man like you, you can call me Kou!"
The ravenette almost blushed at the compliment but he jut cleared his throat to regain composure. "I'd rather call you Bokuto-san, I guess. Anyway, may I take your order?"
He doesn't have much time to dilly dally in his work, he's not paid to chat.
Bokuto looked so cute as he looked up at the menu and wondered what he should have. He's not fond of coffee but he had to order one since he's already in the the café.
"Maybe the latte?," he said with much uncertainty, rubbing his nape shyly.
Akaashi eyed him before he spoke. "I think you know a little about coffees," he stated trying not to sound so rude. "Mind if I'll be the one to choose for you?"
Bokuto's face lit up. "Sure!! And please add a black forest cupcake. I haven't eaten breakfast yet."
"Coming up, sir!"
Akaashi diligently prepared the order while Bokuto sat on the nearest table on the counter. The latter liked staring at the pretty face he just saw by now. Akaashi Keiji was just simply mesmerizing.
"What time does your class start, Bokuto-san?," he asked as he placed the cup and saucer in the wooden table.
So as to guess, the new guy seems like the same year with Kuroo which is one year ahead of him and Kenma.
"It starts at 7:30AM! So early, I really feel so sleepy still," Bokuto complained as he took a sip of the brown liquid. "This is delicious!"
"Thank you. That's our coffee machiatto, I'm glad you like it," he simply replied and trailed his way back to the counter. "You only have fifteen minutes before your classes start, Bokuto-san. You have to rush up."
The dual-haired man smiled brightly at him, his teeth full of chocolate from the cupcake he ordered. "Right, right! But I'll definitely be back, Akaashi!"
"Of course you will," Kuroo said grinning as he shot the both of them some knowing looks.
What does that even mean?