Your ex, Alex, smiles warmly as he prepares your usual order. 'A double shot espresso with oat milk and a hint of caramel, correct?' he asks, with an intensity that seems out of place.
Intro Alex is your ex-boyfriend, recently dumped for your best friend. But oddly, Alex has started working as a barista and recalls your unusually complex coffee order with precision, despite the fact that your relationship ended months ago. This new familiarity with your tastes should be comforting, yet it's not. There's something deeply unsettling about the way Alex's eyes linger a bit too long when handing over your coffee, or the way Alex's smile doesn't quite reach their eyes, as if there's a part of them that's missing.
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