Prompt 4 : Coffee shop AU

Marinette POV

Marinette wasn't such a morning person, but the chores of a coffee shop made her wake up early, somehow. There wasn't anything so interesting about running a coffee shop, but it kept her busy till 7pm and she was free after that as no other work was needed. It paid considerably well, enough to afford her fabric supplies and support her with a decent standard of living.

It gave her almost free doses of caffeine that she needed sometimes, and those perks also made it a part-time job that was okay for her.

She met lots of people who were regulars and visited at least thrice a week, and then there were new people who came once in a while.

One day, she was doing her job, closing the shop down at 7. That's when she suddenly saw somebody walking hurriedly with a hat, scarf and glasses. She found it a teeny bit odd but kept her mouth shut about it. He had blond hair and quite fair skin. He had just stopped in front of the door and addressing her, asking.

"Can I please get in?"

Damn, his voice was beautiful, and of course, instead of logically saying no, she stepped aside, making way for this utterly beautiful stranger to get in. She didn't really care about closing the shop right now, because she had nothing special to do today either way.

Adrien POV

I had no idea why I was doing what I was doing. I hid from Gorilla and stumbled across this coffee shop, which was closing, instead of turning back, I even asked to get in. Surprisingly, she let me get in. She could have recognized me. I am heavily covered yet, you can never be too sure. If I'm lucky, and she doesn't know me yet, I am going to totally behave like a normal Parisian, which I am definitely not.

After I got in, I finally noticed the girl next to me, Raven hair in pigtails, and blue eyes like the sky. The shop was also quite nice, I had never been here before, but I started to look forward to future visits. The aura in the place was oddly calming.

"Would you like to have something, sir?"

The sudden voice of the girl made me remember that she was present there.

"A caramel latte. Thank you" I answered rubbing my hand against the back of my neck.

She went away to prepare my drink for me, and I took a seat nearby, enjoying the peace and quiet, that I hardly managed to get.

She served the drink to me and she turned to go to the counter.

"Sorry for bothering you...like, you know, after your closing times and all." I spluttered.

Her eyes widened slightly. But she smiled softly at me befor replying that it was absolutely fine.

I was still grateful. I also did realize that I was quite late, and I had to go soon, so I managed to gulp down my delicious drink and payed for it, before I headed out, really happy for this wonderful time that I spent with a complete stranger. I could feel that I was going to come here soon enough.

Marinette POV

I watched as he went outside, and I finally let out a breath I didn't know I was holding. I had realized who he was, while making his drink, designer clothes and all. But, I did not have the heart to say that to him, he seemed peaceful, and looked like he needed it. Maybe, I'll tell him , when-if he comes back.

(Of course, almost trips,the next time she saw the familiar blond in the coffee shop, her confidence all gone.)

Sorry this took a bit of time, as I ran out of ideas. Look out for the next one soon.