#I think he was happy people wanted to hear his new stuff aaww

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baggio @ concerto in amsterdam

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Coffee and College

A Jaehyun college coffee bullet au that ZERO people asked for

So anyway, you're in your second year of college and you're in the groove of things (kinda) and all is well

You're on your way to your 9am French I class on the first day and you feel your phone vibrating

It's your bf and you smile thinking "aaww it's our 3yr anniversary n he's calling already to say good morning"

More like... goodbye

Yep. 8:45am he calls you to dump you in the driest most uncool way

"listen. I just ... I know this is random, but....I don't wanna do this anymore."

"oh. Uh. What? Sorry I didn't hear you?"

"I'm sorry, I just can't do this anymore I want to break up with you. I'm sorry."

"oh. Ok. Fine. Sure. Umm...if you wanna talk about it later. Then...yeah..I have French class now bye."

End of call and start of class

Yep you're third row from the back and you plan to pay attention to the syllabus talk and following lesson but

You're definitely tearing up

Like literally WHO DOES THAT?? Just dumps you at 8am no explanation??

So anyways there are teardrops on your notes now and ink isn't tear proof so...rip

Anyways thirty minutes in and your head in kinda just down and you're kinda just crying quietly

And then this kid slides into the seat next to you

He's v late

And v cute even through the tears

And he's smiling really big even though the teacher just scolded him

He sets his coffee down and looks at you wiping snot and tears away and he hands you a napkin from his bag

You take it and mutter a "thanks"

And a moment later he slides his coffee to you too

"I didn't drink it yet"

"it's an espresso, extra caffeine"

"I made it myself"

And he's back to taking notes

And you're still kinda pouting, but it's been 45+ mins so you try to at least write down the homework assignment

And you decide to sip the stupid espresso it's actually pretty good

The next day you find yourself at the school cafeteria and guess who it is??

Espresso boy!!

And it turns out that he's even cuter in uniform!

You go to order some food and he greets you with a big smile

"feeling better today?"

"kinda"

"rough day yesterday, huh?"

"yeah. Can I have a breakfast burrito?"

"no coffee?"

"no, but thanks for the free coffee yesterday. It helped. I owe you one"

"no you don't, it's on the house. And so the one I'm about to make you next. It's today's special!"

Who are you to deny another free coffee? So you take his offer and a few minutes later you're at your table eating your breakfast and doing your French homework

And the special coffee is really good

Then one of your friends comes by and is giving you a weird look

"are you drinking the nasty coffee from the cafeteria??"

"yep. Its actually really good"

And your friend's like ??? "It's usually bitter and gross tho ?? Like 10 times outta 10"

And you shrug and get back to work and your friend grabs some food and starts doing their work too

The day goes on and finally you get some time to yourself to think about yesterday

Your ex hasn't called or texted. Nothing. And it just hits you like wow. I'm. Single.

Cool.

Except not cool because you got no closure or explanation and ouch.

So you hate it but just like yesterday, you're crying again. Just. Uglier crying.

And your roommate comes back and is like "awww sweetie, fuck him"

And she says if you wipe your face she'll take you out for ice cream

So fuck the snot and tears, you want some damn ice cream

And out you go!!

Free ice cream you two stop at a park on campus and there's a basket game going on

And your roommate is like SKSSKDJS "LOOK IT'S JOHNNY SKSJDJ"

English??

"that means holy shit it's the hottest tallest nicest guy in school and he's playing basketball look at his ARMS BITCH"

So guess who's watching a pickup game of bball while eating ice cream?

You two!

Oh and guess who else is playing and is red and sweaty and had a nice jump shot?

Coffee boy.

Yup and you might not be interested in the Score, but dammit the view was nice

The game ends and Johnny is the first to come over to the side lines n greet your roommate

She's batting her eyelashes and telling him he did amazing even tho they lost

And he's smiling and chugging water as he goes on talking and coffee boy and a few of his friends are on the sidelines now looking at you

Coffee Boy is the first to say hi and all you can do is say hi back

And thank him for the coffee again

He shrugs, "no problem. Coffee fixes almost everything in college"

Almost everything. And there's an awkward silence

"see you around." He says and he walks away

Like that you never find out his name and life moves on

French class is going well and you sit in the front now and coffee boy is always late and sits in the back

You really don't do anything except exchange glances

Then midterms are coming up and you are a bit panicked bc u definitely neglected French studies

So like any good college student you cram like hell

In the library at midnight you're trying to learn vocabulary, conjugations, grammar points

You look insane by 1am bit you can't stop then you hear someone coming I'm the library

It's (literally if you can guess by now) coffee boy

And he's got 4 coffee cups in a holder with him and a huge backpack

He spots you and waves

"mind if I sit with you?"

"mind if I claim two of the coffees?"

"there all yours" and he sits next to you and slides the holder to you just like when you first met

"I made them myself"

"so you make these awesome brews?"

"yeah the schools coffee recipe is shitty."

"well maybe you should major in business and open a coffee shop. They're really good."

"maybe I will"

And you two study quietly and you peek over to see him going over French vocab

"let's quiz each other?"

"sure"

And it's 2am and you guys realize you're both fukced

Like. No vocab is sticking and the coffee had you two literally SHAKING

And by 3am you guys are just cracking up

"I never learned your name coffee boy"

"Jaehyun. Jung Jaehyun."

"well. Good luck with the test tomorrow because I. Give. Up."

And you get up to leave and he offers to walk you home and you accept for safety reasons

"I'm glad to see you so happy. You're pretty like that."

"I'm an ugly crier, huh"

"kinda."

"okay, not the gentleman answer, but I admire your honesty"

"thanks. I hope you have a good night"

Yeah the walk back was not long at all. Too bad because you really were enjoying your time

But 9am French !!!

Midterms are over after a week and it's back to the daily grind

But days are way better when you have French now bc Jaehyun sits next to you (when he's on time and the seats open) and you guys joke around alot during speaking practice

He's brings you a new coffee everyday and asks you how it tastes and what he should add or take away

And you kinda hang out at the cafeteria now so you can talk to him while he's working

Ooppsss you have developed a small™ crush on Jaehyun and it's not going away anytime soon

You even open up to him about why you crying the day you met (tho u vowed to NVR speak of it again)

Yeah now the crush is nvr dying :)))

Bc your friends notice that you always go watch him play b-ball even tho it's not a REAL game

And he always has a coffee for you

And you two are always studying French

But like...you guys are making questionable grades...so...what's up??

NOTHING

French I finals are coming and you and Jaehyun are at your usual spot in the library, except this time YOU bought HIM coffee

"what brand ?"

"gross school brand that you didn't make, but is LOADED with caffeine"

"gross. Hand me one"

"cheers!"

And it's study time

But he's not focused

Like he never is and neither are you, but it's really off now

"is it that bad?"

"the coffee? Yeah. And my French grade? It's even worse. I won't make French 2."

And you're like WTF WTF NO FRENCH 2 WITH JAEHYUN YOUR CRUSH WHO LITERALLY GOT YOU THRU THIS SEMESTER ????

"Jaehyun. We are going to fix your grade with this final. I SWEAR."

You're like REAL STUDY MODE: ON

And he has this small smile on his face.

Sly....

"what?"

"you WANT me in your French 2 class don't you?"

"uuhhh-duhh free coffee to keep me up during le snooze fest"

"you know it's not free. It comes outta my pay check"

"okay, then I owe it to you to get you to pass this class and get to French 2"

"I guess."

Yeah. You're DRILLING info into ur heads ,,,, but Jaehyun is like ____ blank.

So you kinda snap

"yo do u wanna fail??? At least TRY!"

"I can't focus. I'm confused about something."

"past tense conjugations?"

"you."

Pause.

"I can't tell if you're over your ex. You took it hard and I'm trying to wait, but..."

???????????

"my ex? My ex is my ex...I'm over that"

"you never really brought it up much. I wouldn't know."

"Past tense."

"and also. The coffee."

"your coffee is good! I'm serious, Jaehyun!"

"yeah, but do like me...? Or my coffee?"

"both?"

Jaehyun is not making this easy for you okay

"I mean, if I didn't bring you coffee, would you still hang with me? Teach me French n stuff?"

"of course."

"so you...........like......me?"

HELL YES, but you settle for a simple yep

Then he just looks at you seriously

"you LIKE me LIKE me..like....LIKE LIKE?"

"uuhh...if I understood all of the likes right, then....yeah. I do like you."

OH AND THAT DOES IT

He is so reeeeeedddd

Like this boy GONE

You. His crush. Likes. Him. Wtf

Yeah he cannot quit grinning

And when you move on from the topic he can't focus on a single word you're saying

Finals day comes and you feel okay about your score and Jaehyun said he wants to leave it in the past

And you two go hang out at the cafeteria

And he's looking at you across the table

Randomly he just smiles at you

"I..wanna be your boyfriend...."

bc y'all nvr because s/o's officially soooo

Your heart rate

Lemme draw it

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Wow

He said it so cutely

Damn that's crazy bc you would love if he was your bf

And when you say that!!

Reference to drawing

After becoming official you two are like the cutest couple ever

And you go to French 2 and he's back in French 1

He got a 58 on the final :/

But OH WELL you're his tutor now

And you guys actually study

And he doesn't feel like he has to bribe you with coffee to make you like him

So with some hard work you both kick your caffeine addictions

And you guys spend the days making stupid jokes and playing basketball together

Cramming for French while high on 4 coffees each

(old habits die hard)

And you two tease each other so much

It's a miracle you get any work done really

Jaehyun passes his French 1 class with an A+ and he literally runs to your dorm to tell you

You crash into each other

He holds you to steady you

And hes like "babe I passed"

"that's great!"

"it's all thanks to you I could kiss you, but I have coffee breath and-"

"that's nothing new"

Okay and cue the totally cheesy kiss

Where Jaehyun's like "you're right, but our first kiss should be special"

Valentine Boy is a ROMANTIC okay

But it doesn't matter

You can't resist leaning in

And he lets out a fake groan like he hasn't been dying to kiss you since he first saw u snotting all over your notes

Yep he liked you then.

And the lean in was so slow, but when your lips met it was worth it

And the coffee taste.... wasn't so bad anyway

[letmeartandauinpeace]

Chapter Two

It’s been two weeks since the demon incident, Nelli brought Dan’s sword everywhere she went. The store, work, some random person’s house once, and to meetups. When she was with Rhin and or Dan she insisted to play games, then she would swing the sword at them when they said no. Or do it anyway just because. Rhin would constantly hide in a tree while Dan ran, Nelli with a sword is dangerous and deadly. She doesn't know how to use the thing.

But today was different Dan and Rhin had a plan. Dan knew most blacksmiths in town helping them get good deals on armor and swords. Rhin also had spells and potions galore and could take a sword from a knight without a sound. Dan was the one who started thinking about the plan, but Rhin was the one to finalize it. Dan was to distract Nelli while Rhin would knock her out with a sleep potion. The problem was Nelli has a death grip on anything she holds when she sleeps. But by using Dan’s strength and Rhin’s knowledge of switch similar objects, they could easily take the sword.

Dan huffed as he got out of bed, looking out the window the town was covered in a thick mist. Walking to his closest he tripped over a small object. Reacting quickly he went into a roll. Once he got up and turned to see a small ice colored dragon, it's body was as covered in thick, heavy, and reflective scales. It must of flew in from the neighbor a few miles north of here, Dan shook his head as he went to grab clothes. Dan exited his room while the dragon opened its eyes, they were a deep violet. Getting up it stretched only to be scooped up by Dan. The dragon stared up at Dan’s mask as if it was put in a trance.

The dragon was on the heavy side but was like a feather to Dan. Today he wore some armor, it was light but useful for today. Dan looked at the small dragon in his arms, it seemed happy for the time being. Placing the dragon on his shoulder he headed out. Although as soon as he walked outside the mist seemed to choke him and to blind him. The dragon, on the other hand, loved it, happily biting at the mist. With a small grown Dan continued on until he was at the park when he always met up with Rhin and Nelli.

Dan took a seat under the oak tree waiting for Rhin to show up. The dragon took to Dan’s lap faster than a Nelli running to food. Before Dan knew it he was petting the small scaly creature. It seemed to purr but sounded like a low happy growl. But when another hand touched its scales it scaled Dan’s chest and retreated to Dan’s shoulders. Looking up he saw Rhin, their mask hiding their reaction.

“Who is your little friend Dan?” Rhin asked sitting down.

“I have no idea, I suspect they came from my neighbor a few miles north,” Dan answered with a light shrug, “I was planning to take them home after we declaw Nelli.”

“Wait your neighbor is a dragon breeder right? I wonder if they will let us see the other dragons!” Rhin said full of excitement.

That's when Nelli’s voice cut through the fog, “Where are you guys?!”

“The plan is a go,” Rhin whispered as they took off somewhere.

“I’m over here. Have you seen Rhin yet?” Dan called out getting to his feet.

“No, it's too misty. I can't see anything,” Nelli said as she walked right into Dan’s right side, the dragon chirped in surprise.

“Oops, I didn’t see you there an- IS THAT A DRAGON!! I’ve always wanted to see one,” Nelli continued to gush as a bottle was smashed at their feet.

Dan pressed his mask to his face, Nelli plopped to the floor asleep. The dragon seemed to fall asleep too, but with its tail wrapped around Dan’s neck. But without thought Dan crouched down to Nelli. Her hands were firmly clenched around the hilt of the sword. That's when a face mask slipped under Dan’s mask on over his nose.

“Okay step two is a go,” Rhin said next to Dan.

Dan went for Nelli’s hands, with some forceful pull her hands were torn free from the sword. Then Rhin swapped it with a stick, standing up Dan looked over a Rhin. They were rummaging through their bag and took out a small potion bottle. With a pull, the cork was pulled and mist of its own spilled over Nelli and the dragon. Nelli groaned but didn't move.

Taking the sword back, Dan put the sword back into the scabbard. The dragon was awake and staring at Nelli. Dan picked up Nelli, the dragon made haste to her lap and began to purr again. Dan then began the long trek to his neighbor. Rhin followed behind, and as they continued the mist started to thin out. The path Dan was taking was filled with wildflowers and large trees were the fence around the path. As they got closer to Dan’s neighbor they started to hear wing beats, small chirping, and rustling in the trees and flowers.

Nelli had woken up and happily petted the dragon as it purred back with delight. That's when they saw the manor. It was large and well kept, dragons were sun basking on the roof, some were running or flying around, and large dragons seemed to look over them. That's when a tremendous roar settled over the land. Someone ran in front of the gate as a burst of flame engulfed them. Rhin ran for the person only to stop dead in their tracks when they saw the person was fine.

“Seriously!!! Go back and eat your food!!” the man yelled, he was covered in soot, “Out of my way brat!”

The man pushed Rhin to the floor, Dan let go of Nelli. She landed on her feet holding the dragon close.

“What the hell!” Dan growled unsheathing my sword and pointed it at him, “You had no right to push Rhin over, and you have no right to be here in the first place. So give back the eggs or I’ll make you by force.”

The man gulped, “Yah, sure. Over my dead body.”

These men were common, they try to steal dragon eggs to sell them for a high price in the black market.

“That can easily be arranged,” a female voice said as a small dagger was pushed against his throat. That's when a red panda climbed up the guy to his coat pocket, “Reath can you collect them please?”

That's when a dragon made their way to the man, then the panda pulled out a small egg gently putting it in the dragon’s mouth. It continued like that.

“Don’t worry about the eggs, Reath is a herbivore so he won’t crush the eggs,” the female said, the panda stopped and climbed its way back to the female. The dagger was removed from his throat when Reath walked away. Dan lowered his sword and let the man run off.

“You can call me Tea by the way, and thank you for the assistance. And I see you brought back the wanderer,” the female said, she wore a dragon skull and her clothes were made from dragons, “And no I didn't kill any dragons to make these. Their from ones who have passed away of old age or pass shedding seasons.”

“Cool! So does this dragon have a name yet? Can I pet Reath? Can I pet your other dragons?” Nelli blurted, Tea giggled a bit.

“She doesn't have a name. Maybe, Reath doesn't like new people. And some, only some like pets,” Tea replied as the dragon left Nelli’s arms and perched on Dan’s shoulder, “Aaww, she likes you. Having an armor dragon pick a person is rare. Hey since you helped me you can stay with me until the storm passes.”

As soon as she said storm a flock of dragons from behind Dan, Rhin, and Nelli flew by in a rush. The armor dragon seemed to stiffen on Dan’s shoulder.

“How do you know a storm is coming?” Rhin asked as they looked up at the clear blue sky.

“Ella, she is very acutely aware of changes in pressure, wind, and smell. And she usually loves storms but this one scares her. And she has never falsely accused a storm was coming,” Tea said, Dan, looked over at Rhin and Nelli.

“Then I’ll need to go back and grab stuff from my place, Rhin said with a worrying glance, “I think we all do."

“Well, we do have about three or so hours. I could let you fly on Gewnavii to grab your stuff while I prepare for the storm?” Tea said Nelli nodded happily.

“And if we get back fast enough we can help you finish up!” Nelli smiled, Rhin and Dan nodded in agreement.

“That will be nice, I’ll call her over then,” Tea seemed to smile as she cupped her hands around her mouth. Then a below came from her, it was load and reminded Dan that she, in fact, was a dragon breeder.

A loud roar filled the air and a large cream colored dragon galloped to and over the fence only to stop behind Tea.

“She’s amazing!” the words spilled out of Dan’s mouth. The dragon had four eyes, large tusks, and horns like a Markhor. Scares littered her body, her wings were massive, and her back was covered in rough spiraled spikes.

“I know right, and be back soon, dragons get rowdy when storms come,” Tea said turning away and walking past the large dragon.

“Nelli? Are you still holding that stick,” Rhin giggled, Dan turned to see Nelli look puzzlingly at the stick in her left hand.

“I am but? Where did it come from?” Nelli waved the stick around, Dan noticed Gewnavii watch the stick with full interest.

“Throw it, Nelli, down the path,” Dan smiled, he could help but giggle at the thought of a dragon playing fetch.

“Okay?” as the stick Nelli’s hand the large dragon acted like a small puppy. The dragon jumped over the three of them catching the stick.

Happily, she laid down and played with the stick and soon Tea came back with three saddles, reins, and a large bag. She put down the saddles, then they saw the harness she slung over a shoulder. They watched as Tea climbed all over Gewnavii, she quickly got the harness onto the dragon and the reins. And with a few minutes, Tea had hooked up the saddles to the harness.

“Hey, the guy with the half mask, can you hand me the bag? It's for your stuff,” Tea asked, Dan, shrugged and took the bag and had a bit of trouble getting to her.

“Here,” he said as he finally got to the saddles.

“Thanks, and you can sit there and hold this. Riding a dragon is just like riding a horse” she laughed, “But hold on tight, she likes going fast. And you two can head up too.”

“Okay, and how do I stop her?” Dan asked Tea was helping up Nelli.

“Tug hard on the reins, she will find a spot to land for you,” she smiled, then gently took the armor dragon off my shoulder, “I put her in one of the guest rooms for you also, feed, and wash her too.”

“Thank you!” Nelli smiled hugging her, Tea smiled and nodded back and quickly slid to the floor.

She walked up to Gewnavii’s face and patted it and with a snap of her fingers the dragon took off. Gewnavii’s wings stretched a flapped to try to catch the air. Then she lifted higher into the sky, the view was stunning. As we grew closer to town her wings scared the mist sending it back where it came from. Dan then tugged hard on the reins after seeing Nelli’s place, and within seconds Gewnavii dived towards the ground, then nothing she calmly waited to go again.

“I’ll stay here with Gewnavii while you two grab your stuff since you guys live close to each other,” Dan said as he patted Gewnavii, “Then we can go to my place.”

“Okay see you in a few!” Rhin said pulling Nelli with them; Gewnavii and Dan watched them run off.

Then the massive dragon sneezed, sending Dan forward. Dan slammed his eyes shut waiting for the pain of spikes to the face. But nothing came, with curiosity he opens his eyes to see himself getting lowered onto the ground. Gewnavii then pulled him into her arms then started grooming Dan’s hair with small licks. Some time passed and Dan had drifted to sleep, and Nelli and Rhin were packing their stuff into the large saddle bag.

Dan was jostled awake when the dragon placed him back on the saddle. She got up and stretched, Dan then pulled to reins for her to turn. The dragon then ran down the street and in no time was stopped in front of Dan’s place.

“Thanks, girl, quickly making his way into his house he grabbed clothes, weapons, a few blankets, and leftovers he could give to Gewnavii.

Making his way back outside he tossed the food for Gewnavii, who happily ate it, then locked his door. Climbing up the dragon’s scales he placed his stuff into the bag. When he sat back onto his saddle Gewnavii took off gaining speed and then she was in the air heading back towards Tea and her land.

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