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Kagami had been back in Japan for almost a year now. Since he was enrolled in Seirin high school, he’d chosen an apartment within walking distance. But, as he came to find out, the school wasn’t the only thing within walking distance.
A coffee shop was nearby as well. It was nothing fancy, just a small hole in the wall kind of place, and yet, each time he passed by, his gaze was always drawn to the tidy rows of tables, to the abstract paintings, to the tiny potted plants hanging in the corners of the shop.
He’d breathe in the pungent aroma of brewing coffee, and despite not being a morning person (and not a coffee person either for that matter), he’d find himself strangely at ease. After a couple months of this, he finally caved and decided to check it out. What could it hurt, right?
The outside was pretty small and cozy. Big windows covered the walls and the showing brick was brown. Greenery embellished the sides, and the roof had lights hanging down, which were turned off since it’s day.
He walked towards the double wooden doors and was greeted with a strong scent of coffee beans, sweets, and books. The inside was similar to the outside with its common color: brown. There were a multiple of sofas, chairs and tables all around. Bookshelves lined the walls with long lines hanging down from the plants at the top. At the counter, there was a long line-up.
Seems like this place is popular.
He was finally first, and he was just going to get a plain small coffee to try. He looked toward the cashier-
He was hot.
His dark blue hair shined lightly with sweat. The black, form-fitted shirt accentuated his muscles. His eyes were like looking into a deep ocean. Goddamn .
Unknown to Kagami, he wasn't saying anything. At all. He was staring at the beautiful man in front of him whose name tag said Aomine .
“Excuse me, sir?” Aomine interrupted his starring.
Kagami blushed deeply, “Sorry! Um… A small, plain coffee please.” Fuck! Stay calm, Kagami. You got this.
“Alright, can I get a name for your order?” He swiped at the touchpad gracefully, and Kagami couldn't help but stare at his arms. God, his arms are hot .
“Kagami.” He handed Aomine the money.
“It'll be ready shortly.”
Kagami sat down at a table near the window, looking outside. It was so serene. Completely unlike his emotions for Aomine at the moment.
“Kagami! Your order is ready!”
Aomine handed him his drink… And a cookie?
“Free cookie. I've never seen you in here before, and I would've definitely recognized a face like yours.” Aomine smiled, and Kagami melted like the chocolate chips in the cookie he received.
Aomine returned to the back of the counter as Kagami left, he turned back once to see Aomine waving. Kagami flashed a smile and waved back.
He's definitely getting coffee from here more often.
It’s a new day, and Kagami is in basketball practice he can’t help but think about the Blue Haired Beauty at the coffee shop.
I want to see him again… Is it too weird to go back again… What he doesn’t even work today!
“Kagami-kun, we’re supposed to be practicing.”
Kagami yelped at the sudden appearance of Kuroko, “Sorry! I just have a lot of things on my mind right now…”
“Now isn’t the time, Kagami-kun. We going against Touou, and Aomine-kun soon.”
Aomine? Like the guy’s name from the coffee shop? I wonder if they’re related.
“Right! Let’s do this, Kuroko!” The rest of practice ended with only the determination of defeating Basketball Player Aomine, and hardly thinking of Coffee Shop Aomine. That is until he started walking home.
Maybe I’ll go get a cup of coffee? Maybe Aomine’s there too… He shook the thoughts out of his head, yet he ended up at the coffee shop anyways.
Right when he walked in, “Kagami! I remember you from yesterday! You want the same thing again? Plain, small coffee?” Aomine brightly smiled from the other side of the counter, Kagami walked up to it.
“S-Sure, same thing.” Kagami stuttered staring at the man in front of him, he even blushed a little.
He remembered my name?! AND what I ordered?! I can’t believe it! What kind of amazing person is he?
As all these thoughts ran through Kagami’s head, Aomine had already finished making his coffee.
“Here you are, Kagami!” Aomine showed another smiled.
Kagami sat at the counter bar, watching as Aomine started cleaning the counter. His arms flexing as he wiped the smudges and spills that were there. His face instantly turned the color of his hair as he looked away trying to concentrate on the menu that was before him.
Kagami quickly finished his drink, and started to leave until Aomine spoke to him, “I'm not going to be working the day after tomorrow.”
Why’s he telling me this?
“Ok.” He didn't really know what to say since he wouldn't be able to visit the coffee shop on that day either.
That was the day of the Touou vs. Seirin match.
So he does have a relative there!
Kagami left the store, thoughts swirling of both Aomine’s, the match, practice, everything.
Now he had an itching to go play basketball. So like Kagami, he went to a basketball court and shot baskets to his heart's content of all the emotions he’s feeling.
He's decided he's going back to the coffee shop tomorrow after practice again. He can't wait to see his Blue Haired Beauty again.