Siyeon (Café AU) - Take A Sip [You’ll Find Out] (Requested!)

A/N: Hello to my lovely guys, girls, and non-binary pearls! I hope you’ve had a lovely weekend.

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TW: Mentions of food and drinks, angst but it’s a soft kind of angst that slowly breaks your heart.

The drive to work is as boring as usual until one of Siyeon’s song recommendations pops up on your playlist. Your heart flutters as you turn up the radio. The words automatically come out of your mouth, and you wonder if all of that practice will be worth it in the end.

Using one of Siyeon’s favorite songs to confess to her might be a bit cliche, but she’ll love it. I already know that she must feel something for me because of all of that flirting. I just want to make the confession good enough for her.

You continue to travel to work as thoughts of Siyeon fill your mind.

~

You throw on your apron and quickly fix your hair before heading inside of the tiny cafe that’s across from the university that Siyeon attends.

I wonder if she comes and visits this place when she’s off.

You greet your boss as they open up the cash register for the day. They wave at you before continuing to count money.

You walk around the counter and head into the back room.

“Well, look who it is…” Siyeon smirks as you set your stuff down on one of the chairs.

“I’m back and better than ever.” You smile before taking a seat next to Siyeon.

You can feel your heart race as she leans towards you.

“Are you working a full 8 hour shift today?” She asks quietly as she rests her head on your shoulders.

You play with her hair for a moment before answering, “When am I not?”

Siyeon giggles, and you can feel the vibration of her body against yours. You’re thankful that her head is tilted away from yours so she can’t see you blush.

“Good, because I am too. I don’t know why the owner hasn’t separated us yet?” Siyeon quietly confesses.

“Maybe it’s because they enjoy the show that we put on.” 

“Show?” Siyeon looks at you confused for a moment, “Oh, you mean when I flirt with you, you flirt back, and then I win because I’m much more charming than you are.”

“Hey, I can be charming too.” You huff in annoyance,

“Of course you are. If it counts for anything, I find you charming~” Siyeon pokes your cheek before lifting her head off of your shoulder.

“Hey, we haven’t started yet!” You blush at Siyeon.

She totally is more charming than I am, but I can hold my own.

“It’s never too early for me.” She laughs before heading out of the break room.

You quickly follow with a lovesick smile on your face.

~

“You look prettier than a flower in the midst of spring.” You gently cup Siyeon’s face with one hand after she hands a coffee to a customer.

“And you’re like a dream come true, Y/N.” She teases while copying your actions.

“That means that you wouldn’t mind me…” You trail off as your eyes look at her lips.

“Go right ahead.” Siyeon smiles as the two of you lean in.

Your face is nearly touching hers, and you can feel her breath on your lips. You’re tempted to just steal a kiss now and explain later, but you choose to stare into her eyes instead.

She raises an eyebrow at you, as if she’s daring you to make a move. You still paused while waiting for more confirmation from her that it’s okay.

You stand like that for what feels like an eternity before Siyeon breaks away from you with laughter on her lips. She pulls her hand away from your face as you try to hide your visible disappointment.

“Ah, you’re going to have to try a little harder if you want something like that from me.” Siyeon brightly beams at you, and it’s nearly enough to erase the pain in your heart.

“What do I have to do to get that kiss, then?” You seriously ask.

“Yah, I’m not telling you!”

~

After four hours of working, the two of you are allowed a break. You both immediately head into the break room to relax.

“Say, Y/N, can I ask you a question?” Siyeon’s eyes connect with yours as you feel your heart race.

“Sure.” You smile at her while trying to figure out what she might ask.

Could it be a confession of sorts? Maybe I won’t have to do it myself.

“Do you often think about the future?” She asks as you visibly deflate.

Nevermind.

“Doesn’t everyone at some point?” You joke back while trying to smile.

“I mean, what do you plan on doing in life? I assume that you don’t plan on working here until you die.” Siyeon raises an eyebrow at you.

“Oh, I haven’t quite figured that out yet. I’m just trying to go one day at a time.” You thoughtfully answer.

“That’s great, Y/N.” Siyeon mumbles, and you can tell that something’s bothering her.

“Is everything alright? You can always talk to me, and you have my number-” 

Siyeon interrupts you by shaking her head.

“No, it was just a ‘what if?’ sort of question,” Siyeon softly says, “and we should get back. Our break is nearly over.”

Siyeon quietly walks out of the room, and you give her space before exiting the room after her.

I wonder what that was all about…

~

The rest of your shift goes normally, and the end of your shift approaches quicker than you’d like. Siyeon offers you a small wave and a quick hug before leaving as soon as possible. You choose to take your time as you over-analyze every interaction that you’ve had with Siyeon today.

The drive home is comfortable and quiet, but you wouldn’t have it any other way.

~

As you toss and turn in bed, Siyeon’s words echo in your head.

“Do you often think about the future?” 

Of course I do, and I imagine it with you.

“I mean, what do you plan on doing in life? I assume that you don’t plan on working here until you die.”

I’d like to at least ask you out before you leave. Is that too much to ask for?

Your mind toys with the idea of asking Siyeon out tomorrow.

I have to do it soon. I don’t know how much longer I can take her flirting.

You make a mental note to pick up flowers and a teddy bear before you go to work. Content with your decision, you slowly begin to fall asleep.

~

The drive to work makes you more and more anxious, even though you have nothing to worry about.

If it doesn’t go well, so what? You and Siyeon can still be friends!

You leave the flowers and stuffed bear in your car as you enter the front door of the cafe. You scan the area while trying to find Siyeon.

Where could she be?

You peek into the back room, but Siyeon isn’t there either.

That’s weird. She doesn’t ever call off unless she’s sick.

You go to find the owner of the shop who sits at the cash register.

“Hey, have you seen Siyeon today?” You nervously ask.

“Oh, she didn’t tell you? Siyeon put in her two-week notice, well, two weeks ago! She said that this job was distracting her from her studies. What a shame… she was a nice girl, too. It’ll just be me and you, Y/N, until we can find a replacement.”

She…left without telling me? Was I the distraction that she mentioned? I thought that we’d…

“Oh, okay.” You answer before rushing to the back room.

You slump against the door as you pull out your phone.

Not a single text or call. Who does that? I thought we had something…

Tears rapidly fall down your face as you set your phone down.

I was wrong, I guess. I hope Siyeon is happy with her decision, wherever she may be now.