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Today isn’t Simon’s day. This is the first day of his leave, but everything just wants to challenge his patience.
There are no groceries left in his flat, so he needs to drive to the market to get some. Stucking in the traffic jam for over 30 minutes, he finally steps into the store, but just as him carrying the bag and heading back to his car, and sudden crack coming from the bag tells him something isn’t right.
“Bloody fucking hell...” Simon looks at the products scattering on the floor, he curses under his breath, striding back to the market to buy a new bag.
Eventually packs the things into the new bag, he sighs heavily when he can’t find his car key in his pocket.
and to make everything worse, the rain start pouring down from the cloudy sky.
Running to a coffee shop nearby, he ruffles his hair in dissatisfaction, looks like the rain won’t cease in an hour or two, and he really needs a cup of tea to warm himself up.
“Earl Grey, please.”
The shop is comfy and quiet, giving him a moment of respite from the successive incidents.
or that’s what he thought.
“Sorry!! Are you okay?!” The cup shattered on the ground, he looks at the tea spilling all over the floor, and he just waves his hand to your words.
“‘m alright.” He raises his head to see who bumps into him so carelessly, but when he meets their eyes, his heart can’t stop pumping faster under the thrill.
No, not just black and white anymore. He looks into your eyes with confusion and awe, and he can spot the same emotions in them.
“ummm, how about you sit down first, Sir? I will come back soon!”
Simon watches you rush to the counter to borrow a mop and broom for cleaning, and as you are busy clearing up the mess you made, he observes you and the world that changed entirely when he met your gaze.
This is what the world looks like. This is how the lost piece of your heart being found and connected back feels like.
The footsteps of yours catching his attention, two cups are holding steadily in your hands, and you take your seat across him.
“Earl Grey, right?” He nods when you push his cup towards him. “Sorry for spilling your tea, please take this as my apology.”
“Thanks.” Simon takes the cup in his hands, the tea warms up his frozen body soothingly.
“Do you know what color your eyes are?” Tilting your head, your eyes fixate on his with curiosity.
“They say it’s brown.”
“Brown...” A grin spreads tenderly on your lips “They’re so beautiful, just like coffee” You signal at your cup.
“I—“ He opens his mouth, but his phone rings just as he’s about to respond. “excuse me.” He gives you a nod before picking up his phone.
“Hello, is this Mr.Riley? You left your key at our market when you came back for a new bag. Remember to come back and take it back!” The lady from the other side speaks.
“I will. Thank you.” He lets out a sigh of relief as he hangs up the call.
“I found the key to my car.” He tells you when he puts down his phone on the table.
“oh, so that’s why you’re here.”
“yeah. and you?”
“My umbrella broke, so I just came in and waited til the rain stopped.” you chuckle in embarrassment.
“But I didn’t think it’s bad though, because I met you here, I guess today’s my lucky day!”
The graceful smile on your face is contagious, Simon deems when he can’t help but curl the corner of his lips.
“Looks like the rain won’t stop in a while. Want to have a tea break with me?” He asks with
“of course!”The sparkles in your eyes as you start telling him what happened before you came into this shop send him the happiness he hasn’t experienced in a long time.
Maybe today isn’t that bad. Simon takes a sip of tea as he listens to your rambling.