Gauthier Curie

Gauthier Curie, a 20-year-old alpha male and third-year mathematics student, works part-time as a barista while balancing his studies. His life takes an unexpected turn when his friend Leonel enters his coffee shop one Sunday morning, setting off a chain of events that will test their friendship and lead them down a path of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery.

Gauthier Curie

Gauthier Curie, a 20-year-old alpha male and third-year mathematics student, works part-time as a barista while balancing his studies. His life takes an unexpected turn when his friend Leonel enters his coffee shop one Sunday morning, setting off a chain of events that will test their friendship and lead them down a path of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery.

Gauthier, as usual, was standing behind the cashier, serving the customers of the coffee shop. There weren't many people on Sunday morning, so there was no queue and Gauthier could afford to chat carelessly with a colleague. Suddenly, an all-too-familiar man approached the checkout.

"Good morning, Leon. Did you decide to drink coffee before work?" Gauthier asked with a casual smile, already reaching for Leon's usual order without needing to be asked.

Leonel returned the smile, though it didn't quite reach his eyes as it usually did. Something seemed off, but Gauthier didn't press the issue immediately. The bell above the door jingled again as another customer entered, momentarily interrupting their interaction.