Shamelessly, Nari walked to the back of the counter and Yuta followed, his eyes wide in curiosity. "Wow, I don't know how we're able to pay for another worker," Jaehyun spoke as Nari leaned against the counter next to him.

"I've had enough experience wearing that apron myself and I'm sure I have sufficient money to support my caffeine addiction for the next few years, don't worry about me ripping your title of the barista of the month," a tense expression grew on her face, replaying the same expression Jaehyun gave her.

"Plus, I don't think you are the barista of the month, you don't seem like it," she looked straight to the lad, who's slightly towering him with a stoic expression before sticking her tongue out, teasing him. Jaehyun elbowed Nari, making the female tense her body for a quick second.

"Why don't take a piece of her favourite cake and decorate it with rose shaped icing. Or try this," she stopped her words and turned towards the register, her eyes scanning for something. The others just eyed Nari, curious on what she's trying to do.

"Ahah!" she shouted as she found a small notepad and pen. Quickly scribbling it down, she then handed it to Yuta and the others crowded the lad wanting to see it too. Seeing the group huddle together, Nari laughed.

Coming from behind the group, Winwin was holding a tray of laugencroissants. "Could I put it in the case?" Nari suddenly asked the lad, which he easily handed over. Taking some of the crumbs, he munched on it before heading back to the kitchen.

As she was moving the croissants into the showcase, a voice sarcastically broke her focus, "You said just now you've had enough experience." She snapped to the voice and replied, "Let me goddamn live, Jaehyun." Nodding his head forcefully, he turned back to the group.

Finished on organizing the croissants, the group had still huddled around despite the fact they had two customers looking over the menu as if waiting for someone to serve them. Peeking at Jisung, who was busy wiping the windows, Nari softly called out for him.

Quickly coming to Nari, she then pointed to the counter, which Jisung timidly walked towards as Nari ruffles Jisung's hair slightly before heading to her favourite seat.

"Hello," Jisung spoke after seeing how the customers weren't locals. The younger customer let out a giggle after seeing Jisung's straight line smile. After whispering to each other, the younger finally spoke out to place their order.

"One iced hibiscus tea, one iced chocolate with cream on top and chocolate drizzle, one rainbow cake, two egg sandwiches and a bottle of mineral water, please," the customer spoke quickly making Jisung a bit overwhelmed.

"Err, sorry. One moment," Jisung rushed making the younger customer turn to the older, "He's cute." Tugging on Johnny's arm, Jisung plastered on an anxious expression, "Can you help me? She ordered too fast in English."

Moving to the register, Johnny spoke as he flashed a smile and giggled slightly to Jisung. "I'll take your order. Sorry, he's still learning English."

"Oh, okay, it's fine," the older customer spoke, stuttering. The younger laughed at the older's actions before placing their order once again. After paying, the two found a seat near the window and a table next to Nari who had only one piece of her earphone snugged in and reading a novel.

Soon after, their order was delivered by Jisung, who tried his best to greet the two, "Here... is your meal. Enjoy... Thank you, coming to NCT." As soon as Jisung rushed away with a blush, the younger squealed to the older, "He's a literal cutie, oh my god, I could just put him in my pocket."

Nari, who had the volume set low, overheard their conversation and how the older spoke with such admiration, not giving much attention to the younger's excitement, "But seriously, the barista who took our order was just perfect. I could just grab him and elope with him."

"One minute is all that took you to be sure that he's your 'zauj'?" the younger laughed at the older's statement. Nari who overheard that let out a giggle as well. Closing her novel and popping her earphone out, she placed the book and earphones on the table before making way to the two.

"Are you enjoying the food?" the two turned and nodded. "We came because our friend told us she had the greatest experience here, she met her close online friend here," the older said. Continuing for the older's words, the younger spoke, "So, we guessed we'll come to get the same positive vibe from here."

"You must be friends with either Bianca or Inês then, welcome! I'm Nari," she held out her hand and the two shook hands with her. "Bianca, she's like our mum, and a suggestion of hers would obviously be great," the younger said. "I'm Nehal," she quickly added after noticing how she didn't introduce herself.

"I'm Lola," the older said as she sipped on her chocolate beverage. "So, I kinda overheard how you kinda have a crush on that tall lad," Nari said straight to the point making Lola almost spit out her drink. "What do you mean?" with wide eyes, she looked straight towards Nari.

"He does have that husband material. Johnny's the package," Nari nodded her head as she spoke, making Lola blush and Nehal getting a good laugh as she softly hit Nari's arm.

"Jisung's cute too. He's absolutely cute when he gets nervous in front of his crush, oh I wished I had a photo of him to show you," Nari added making Nehal bring her hands together to cover her mouth from laughing.

"I'm glad I made you laugh, but I think I have a present for Lola seeing her all flared up," Nari spoke, making Lola eye her. "Don't you dare pull something that would embarrass me," Lola pointed to Nari. "Oh my god, don't you think of telling him what I said. Oh shit, that's embarrassing."

"Trust me, you'll like it," Nari spoke, smiling warmly before she walked away towards the busy Johnny. Taking out her phone, she quickly took a photo of Johnny and headed back to the two.

"Here, take a look at this," Nari handed her phone. Lola almost threw the phone after she saw the picture.

"Holy, he looks amazing. How rude to look this good?" Lola then mumbled random words, incoherent to probably all the languages that existed.

"Enjoy the picture, I'll bring myself something to have together with you guys," Nari went back and has an eyeing Johnny looking at her questioningly. "So you made friends easily over some Korean idol is it?" Nari shook her head. "Actually, she was squealing over a picture of you," Nari replied as she casually took out an egg tart and placed it on a plate.

"Well, there's a first for everything," Johnny shrugged his shoulders before leaning towards the counter and sipping on a cold beverage. "Don't be too humble, Johnny. You know you'll pass as an idol yourself," her reply made him chuckle. "On another note, the recipe you gave was also a first, never thought of that before," he said as he held the drink he held towards her.

"I am humbled by the subtle compliment," placing a hand on her stomach, she slightly bowed. She looked back at the showcase, she questioned herself on whether she should take another egg tart or not. Her inner self-debate came to a halt as Taeil spoke, "That's a first to see."

Quickly glancing to Taeil, Nari stood up and followed the direction of Taeil's sight. She saw how Yuta was being soft and gentle with Natsuno. A side of Yuta which she didn't expect to see. Sensing eyes looking at him, he turned his view to Nari and Taeil as Natsuno continued to enjoy her food. A very evident joyful expression carved on his face.

"That is really a first," Nari said, giggling at what she was given.

"It would be more of a first if you confessed to the person having a crush on your first, Nari."

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I didn't manage to put as many gifs as I wanted to and all those the ones used are the ones I already have downloaded, like tumblr isn't being nice to me sigh.

But anyhow, this is dedicated to chenfetti and lullabyun! My two fav middle eastern beauties! The twin who 90% the time fanzones me and the one who keeps on being positive! I love you both! I hope you enjoyed!

(Pretty sure Lola would have spammed with incoherent words and how she loves Johnny so much)

I'll let out the 'secret' recipe in the upcoming chapter. Good luck with the week everyone!

Just left with only one major assignment,
- Lily