Y'all know I had to include a coffee shop au. Get ready for Barista Ben.
Rey has never been more thankful to anyone than she is to Finn at this moment. He had told her that Resistance Coffee hired a new barista who was, and she quotes, "an absolute hunk." And her friend wasn't wrong in the slightest.
The man behind the counter was massive, with over six feet of height and broad shoulders and chest. His dark hair curled slightly past his chin reaching his shoulders. And his eyes. A dark brown that shifted to an amber when exposed to the light. His gaze could stare straight into her soul, and she'd let it.
When it was her turn in line and his deep voice asked for her order, Rey put on her best flirty attitude. Yet, much to her disappointment, her actions seemed to go unacknowledged as he filled out her order and went straight to work. Huffing, Rey stepped aside to wait for her drink but she kept an eye on the barista.
"Medium cinnamon latte!"
Rey blinked and went to pick up her drink. She muttered a small 'thank you' and stalked out of the shop.
Where did she go wrong? Maybe she was too straight forward? Was he not interested? Is he gay? That would be a shame. She sighed and took a sip of her latte, taking the time to cherish the flavor. Hell, even if the barista wasn't interested, she was definitely going back for the coffee.
She lifted the cup away from her and glanced at the bright orange logo printed on the side. It was then that she noticed the writing on the cup and her eyes widened. There, scrawled in black sharpie, was a phone number and name. 'Call me - Ben.'
The shit-eating grin stayed on her face all day.