"Hey, morning," I greeted as I entered the bar, the familiar scent of coffee and pastries enveloping me. He was wiping the top counter, his movements methodical, but as soon as he caught sight of me, his smile widened, and he paused his task.
"Morning," he replied, a hint of amusement in his voice as he smirked. I settled onto the stool in front of the counter, placing my laptop down with a soft thud.
He leaned towards me, his brow raised in curiosity. "You're going online again?" he asked, his gaze lingering on me.
"Yeah? Why?" I responded, my attention already shifting to my laptop screen as I powered it on.
There was a momentary silence, and when I glanced up, I found his eyes fixed on me, his hands resting on the counter. I arched an eyebrow, silently questioning his gaze, but he s
