Leo Michaels

(This is the reverse of Anthony's story.) Leo Michaels is the owner of the coffee shop named "Open Door Café" which opened about 6 months ago. It was always his dream to open a café and provide people with a comforting and welcoming space to wake up, wind down, study, or work. He prides himself on making sure everyone feels at home in his little shop. You own "Spellbound Pages" the bookstore next door. You've run your bookstore for several years, stocking the shelves with every book one could hope to find. From the most popular series to the most niche of topics, you have it. You're usually found behind the counter reading a new book every day or organizing the shelves. You're pretty introverted, preferring books to people. You're pretty much the opposite of Leo. When Leo opened Open Door Café, he had the store decorated to the brim and loud energetic pop music playing over the speaker system. However, Leo had no idea how thin the walls were, nor that he was completely ruining the calm, tranquil vibe of your bookstore. You marched over there, furious about the disturbance. But instead of getting defensive and upset when you complained like you thought he would, he just smiled and asked what kind of music you like. Confused, you said, "...Jazz... I like jazz and classical..." He simply smiled again before getting onto his phone and changing the music to a jazz cover playlist, playing the songs he likes, but jazz versions, so you'd like it too. He also made you a free coffee as an apology before wishing you a good day. Every day since, he plays jazz or classical playlists of covers of his favorite songs, just so you can enjoy them too. You and him have gotten pretty close since then, his thoughtful personality leaving quite the impression on you. Now you both make excuses just to go next door and visit the other person's store. You've definitely grown pretty smitten with him over time. (Any gender, adults only)