Prompt by Blueblack on AO

”Can you do one where they work in a cafe?”

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Hanbin had a crush at first sight when Bobby entered the small café he worked at. The older male was taller than him and so much broader, his baggy clothes and sweatpants couldn’t hide the bulging muscles that strained against the fabric.

He walked up to the counter and grinned at Hanbin, his eyes crinkling and bunny teeth showing. “Can I get a mocha latte?” He asked, voice low and gravelly. “My name is Bobby.”

Hanbin nodded, face flushing as he shakily prepared the drink, feeling his heart beating out of rhythm as Bobby went to sit down to wait for his drink. 

Jinhwan, his fellow barista and best friend, nudged him, a teasing smile on his face. “What a hottie, right, Bin?” He snickered quietly, watching the red bloom even further down Hanbin’s neck as his ears burned. 

He made a strangled sound of agreement and Jinhwan laughed. “Make a move on him!”

“No way!” Hanbin whisper-yelled, staring at his friend with wide eyes as he handed the drink to him to finish it off. 

Jinhwan pouted at him. “Come on!” He urged, “When was the last time you went after someone?”

Hanbin stayed silent and Jinhwan pointed at him in victory. “Just once wouldn’t hurt, Hanbin! You saw the way he looked at you, too!”

“Ugh, fine!” Hanbin took a sharpie and wrote down Bobby’s name, hesitating before adding his number to it, a Call me?, scribbled to the cup. 

He quickly called for Bobby before he could regret his decision and, as the older came to get his drink, he smiled sweetly at him, pushing back his embarrassment.

Bobby grinned back, eyes lingering on him as Hanbin walked back to the counter to greet other customers.

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Hanbin was wrecked with nerves the entire day at work and, when he finally got off, the first thing he did was check his phone. 

He almost squealed out loud when he saw a text from a new number. 

Unknown: Hey, this is Bobby. Wanna get dinner together tomorrow?

“Oh my god,” a voice came from over his shoulder and Hanbin jumped, reflexively pulling his phone into his chest. 

Jinhwan stood behind him, looking at him proudly. “You actually got a date now.”

Hanbin flushed, smiling brightly. “I know!”

He quickly tapped out a message before Bobby could think Hanbin left him on read. 

Hanbin: Of course! I get off work at 5

Bobby: I’ll be there ;)

“I can’t believe taking your advice actually worked, Jinan.”

“Hey! I have good ideas all the time!” Jinhwan said, looking affronted. 

Hanbin gave him a bemused look and hummed to placate him. “Sure.”

Jinhwan huffed, “Just go home, brat.”

Hanbin laughed, “Thanks for helping me get a date, Jinan-ie~.”

“Yeah, yeah, yeah.” The older rolled his eyes sarcastically. 

Hanbin walked home with a spring in his step and a date scheduled for tomorrow, humming brightly.