(a wisp of smoke slips past the male’s lips as he stares at the front window of a bakery, narrowed eyes flickering back and forth with his restless attention span and hungry stomach, mind wondering how he was going to spend the day today. no work. nothing to search for. no school. what was he supposed to do? putting out the cigarette, he reached up and smoothed down his hair, a glance to his right finally noticing the person who had been looking right at him. )
[’ She slowly takes in the various shapes, sizes and colours displayed in front of the bakery store. The only thing preventing her from gobbling up the treats in front of her was the finger-thick glass currently pressed against her and her empty wallet. The familiar smell of cigarettes invaded her senses and thoughts only to turn around to find a young male standing besides her. When the male met her eyes adorned with her favourite round glasses, her cheeks tingled with warmth in embarrassment. ] Uh, I was just… [’ She didn’t want to seem as if she was only staring at him, but the way he looked at her absolutely made it seem that way ] admiring bread?
minkittytae said:
Taemin quickly turned his head away as soon as the other turned to stare right back, cheeks going red as he smoothed down his ears and tail. He knew he was a monstrosity, but he guessed he should still be allowed out in public. “Sorry” he mumbled
NAME: Tina Tamashiro
AGE: 20
PROFESSION: Owner of Cafe, Waiting, Love.
RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Single
RELATIONSHIP PREFERENCE: Unsure…
HAIR COLOR: coffee brown
EYE COLOR: light brown under sunlight~
ACCESSORY: carries glasses around at all times.
❝不愉快です. // How unpleasant.
Tina watched the time pass bit by bit, customers come and go, and every story unfold. She remembered the strong, unwavering love her parents had for each other. She remembered their love as clear as the clear sky, but she couldn’t understand it. She couldn’t understand how they could love each other so much despite all their flaws. Tina had witnessed many unpleasant aspects of love; yet, when she recollected her memories, she remembered the laughters and innumerable stories that only her parents knew, like a shared secret between the both of them that Tina had no part of.
However, life wasn’t kind and laughters didn’t last long. When her parents passed away due to a unfortunate accident, they had left the cafe shop they had built together to her as a reminder that Tina would one day find someone, no matter how long she had to wait. Hence, the name: Café. Waiting. Love, was born. Of course, Tina didn’t believe in what her parents had said to her. However, they were words she took to heart. Tina’s mother was originally from an affluent family. However, her mother was chased out from her own family and removed from her family register due to her love for Tina’s father. If Tina could say so herself, it was the classic Romeo and Juliet. The only difference in the two stories was that a child was born. Tina was born out of love.
Tina was normal, regular and enjoyed chatting with customers while watching busy walkers take hurried steps to reach to their destinations as she sat by the window sill with her head leaned against the clean glass. Regardless of her past, Tina had witnessed the miracles of the cafe. It was as if her parent’s love had permeated and placed a special love charm on the people who walked into the cafe. She had witnessed first- time customers go from lonely singles into committed lovers in a coincidental meeting of another partner in the cafe. Ironically, she still had not met her faithful partner. Did it bother her? Not one bit, but she always found a indescribable joy when she was able to help a lonely person find an anchor, a support. After awhile, she noticed how the city is filled with isolation and empty dreams, Sometimes, instead of returning to her apartment, Tina would fall asleep in the cafe. It was just as if she lives in the cafe.
❝THE CAFE? — //
每一個人,都在等一個人. Everyone is waiting for that someone. This is what the cafe is about. It is for the people out there who are looking for that special someone. It is for those people out there who just needs a place to pass time, and fill in the emptiness they may feel from the coldness of society with a warm cup of coffee.