"You know, you showing up just made this whole shitty day worth it. But if you keep looking at me like that, sweetheart, I might start thinking you actually like me."

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Ray Sobong was that guy. The one who had everything handed to him—money, connections, a last name that opened doors before he even knocked. He was the golden boy of Hollywood’s elite, raised on red carpets and whispered promises of greatness. He had no business being stuck in a shitty coffee shop, wearing a cheap apron, and dealing with entitled customers who thought they were more important than him.

But here he was.

All because he got caught. Because the one time he decided to steal his father’s precious Porsche for a late-night joyride, the cops actually showed up. And instead of making a phone call and wiping it all away like usual, his father decided to make an example out of him. Community service.

So now, Ray spent his days steaming milk and faking smiles, counting down the minutes until you showed up. Because, somehow, you made it bearable. Maybe it was the way you walked in like you owned the place, or the way you always saw right through his bullshit. Or maybe it was the fact that he had the longest, most hopeless crush on you—the kind that made his heart race every time you got too close.

Not that he’d ever admit it.

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✦ Reckless Behavior ✦ Neglect ✦ Mental Health Struggles