Caramel Macchiato

Long Way Down
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The café was just across the street from the company building.

It was tiny and very nearly deserted. It had a counter at one end, a few tables in the middle, and a fireplace at the other end. The walls were constructed of aging red brick and were covered in graffiti from past customers. The café didn't seem to mind that. It seemed to give the place somesort of character- it was like you could feel the weight of the countless people that had seeped into it.

Ravi pushed Taekwoon gently towards a little white table in the back, under a large watercolour portrait of a man he recognised as John Lennon, before going to order their drinks, ordering his usual for himself and a vanilla latte for Taekwoon. He grinned to himself while he waited for the barista to finish making the drinks, remembering his first introduction to the beverage. It was his uncle. He had given him a sip of his coffee when he was in his mid-teens; from there it had spiralled and, by now, it was definitely an addiction. 

He walked back to the table, careful not to spill the drinks and set the chipped, steaming hot mugs down on the table before sitting down across from Taekwoon, who couldn't help but feel a little awkward in this situation. In a café with the man who had just stopped him killing himself by offering to grant all his dying wishes just so he could die a hero. It was like something out a movie. He wrapped his hands around his mug, cupping the warmth of it between his hands as he watched as Taekwoon stare down at the steam circling out of his coffee in dancing ribbons. "Caramel macchiato," he hummed quietly "Very lavish." He raised his eyebrow in amusement as Ravi glanced at his own beverage, as if trying to work out what was wrong with it. Taekwoon simply laughed and shook his head "Are you sure you don't want me to pay? After all, a cup of coffee is the least I could do for my new fairy godmother."

Ravi snorted and buried his chin in the woolen scarf he had put on that morning in order to hide his scar. It must have looked odd; he was wearing a scarf but no coat. "It's fairy godfather, to you. And, anyway, it's not like I'm paying for your wishes. I'm just here so you don't have to go it alone." He shrugged as though it was no big deal and Taekwoon's eyes widened slightly. He shifted in his seat and raised his mug to his lips, breathing in the strong scent of it's contents. "So, tell me about yourself."

There was a small pause and Ravi cleared his throat. "Uh..." It was strange, all this time, Taekwoon had never mentioned who he was. Usually, anybody round their age would recognise him instantly. He had even got a couple of looks as he walked into the cafe. Did Taekwoon not notice? He allowed his eyes to wander, trying his hardest to avoid eye contact. However, his gaze was constantly drawn back to Taekwoon's- his pale face and wild tangle of hair, eyes that seemed to stare right into his soul, leaving him feeling somewhat exposed but not violated. Not at all. They seemed to demand nothi

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Shik_Taek
#1
Chapter 16: Indeed! That letter was heartbreaking! ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
What would be their future if Taek's in a coma??
I'm so sad... yet I'm glad Ravi decided to have his surgery. It just means that he wants to live. :))
teddy_lovely_bear
#2
Chapter 20: oh my god, the best thing ever and thank youuuuuu for this marvelous fanfiction
KTsuki-chan #3
Chapter 20: Just ... everything should be in the portfolio x)
Well. To be honest I don't remember all the details, but I do know that this fic made me live so much things....
I'm sorry I'm probably not going to re read it right now as I wish I could, because I'm dead tired. But hope you'll find the "best part" ♡
YanneKimAndKuin #4
Chapter 18: I'm
ing
CryING
Oh gOD, NO, I'M--- THIS WAS BEAUTIFUL ÑSJFNFN, I WANT TO DIE????? IDK, IS AWESOME AND MAYBE IT"S MY NEW REASON TO LIVE AND????????? OMG THANKS FOR THIS.
bibibelle #5
Chapter 19: Long way down was the story I started with, before . read all your stories... I think it's a good start, and think this will be a good portfolio for you too.. :)
will you major in litterature?
Kurokami_543
#6
Chapter 18: OMG I'm crying about 2 hours and at the end!!! Can i hate you?? TT^TT poor me....
angel_L
#7
Chapter 18: this had been a rollercoaster indeed !!!
i cried ! i was tearing up in the last 5 chapters and didnt know how to breath anymore as i read through each line with my heart beating so fast in anticipation of what will happen !
T^T my heart ached so much for wonshikie TT i wanted to hug ravi and cry with him TT
its such a lovely story that had me on edge with every chapter ! thanks for doing this story!
LittleShinMinWoo
#8
Chapter 4: ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡ i love your story!
saerin
#9
Chapter 18: No!! No! You can't just conclude it as a dream...
edrylla_Dya #10
Chapter 18: So...... By the end of the epilogue, I think I'm going to kill you! But I won't and I can't because this is BEAUTIFUL AND I'M CRYING LIKE BABY THROUGH OUT THE STORY BECAUSE I KNOW HOW IT FEEL TO BE IN THAT SITUATION, kinda..
I was thankful. You're one of the best WonTaek's writer I can find and I know you will never disappoint your reader with your writing. I hope and pray for your health all along with your masterpiece. Keep going strong, ayy?