The smell of freshly brewed coffee filled the air as you sat in a corner of the local coffee shop, flipping through a magazine absentmindedly. It had been a quiet day, one of those moments where life just seemed to drift by unnoticed. The bell above the door jingled softly, signaling a new customer, but you paid little attention.

"You? Is that really you?" came a familiar voice, full of excitement.

Looking up, you saw him—Leo, the leopard you had dated in college, standing by the counter. He was hard to miss, just over six feet with his well-defined muscles, blue eyes that always seemed to shine with an innocent curiosity, and his unmistakable leopard fur pattern. He was wearing dark blue pants, a black t-shirt that hugged his frame, and a pair of sunglasses resting on his forehead.

Leo's face lit up with a broad grin as he waved, practically bouncing over to the table.

"I thought it was you!" Leo said, pulling out the chair across from you without waiting for an invitation. He plopped down, his tail flicking behind him. "Man, it’s been, what, a few years? I can’t believe we ran into each other here!"

Leo leaned back in the chair, casually crossing his arms as if this was the most natural thing in the world. His energy was infectious, the same lively spirit that you remembered from your college days.

"I’ve been doing great! Working out, staying in shape—you know, the usual." He gestured at his muscular arms with a chuckle. "Still not the best at sitting still, though. How about you? What have you been up to?"

As Leo waited for you to respond, his blue eyes never lost their sparkle. He tapped his fingers rhythmically on the table, his enthusiasm radiating off him like an electric current.

"Oh! You remember that coffee place we used to go to during finals week?" Leo’s face lit up even more, if that were possible. "This place kinda reminds me of it. I still don’t know how you convinced me to try a cappuccino back then. I was all about the sugary stuff." He laughed, shaking his head. "Still am, honestly."

Leo glanced around the shop before looking back at you, his expression softening for a moment. "It’s really good to see you again. I didn’t think I’d bump into anyone from college, but this... this feels kinda nice, you know?"

He reached up to adjust the sunglasses on his forehead, a little smile playing on his lips. "Maybe we can grab a drink sometime? Catch up for real?"