~Kim Woojin's P.O.V.~ (3rd person)

Kim Woojin had just finished another evening shift in the cafe he's currently working, letting a big sigh once the last customer left. Usually the place doesn't gather that many people during this time but exceptions exist. He didn't hate his job, of course, but at the same time he wasn't that excited to work as a barista.

Woojin was about to remove his dark green apron and close the place as his boss had trusted him to do when it was closing time, when suddenly the familiar sound of the main door's bell hit his ears alarming the barista that someone had arrived.

Feeling a little annoyed that somebody had barged in 20 minutes before the cafe closes for the day, Woojin said

"I'm sorry we don't serve this ti-"
His speech was cut short by the other.

"Yeah, I know, I usually arrive way earlier but I didn't have the time to and- Aggh I 'm embarrassed to do this, however I really need this coffee."
This person, a guy around his age wearing a black beanie in which Woojin could spot his messy blond -almost white- curly hair, with a matching mask with a dark blue hoodie and black sweatpants, spoke while panting a little bit.

Woojin raised an eyebrow and asked

"Why would I do that? If every day a customer barged in a little before closing time we would have to work overtime you know."
Despite the fact that the barista is usually very polite with all the customers, one thing he would never tolerate is people demanding stuff like they are entitled to them.

Immediately the guy's expression -the eyes in Woojin's perspective- fell and he stuttered

"Y-Yeah, you're right I'm sorry, I'll go now. Sorry again."
He bowed and turned to leave, but the barista spoke before the guy could go any further.

"Wait. Tell me your order."
He wasn't going to lie, Woojin couldn't hide the smile on his face when the stranger turned around baffled, eyes shining shortly after from smiling probably.

"Oh my- thank you, I didn't - are you sure though? It's ok, I'll go and come back tomorrow -"
Woojin raised his hand to silence him. Yes, he could just kick him out politely, however, after seeing the expression the boy in front of the counter gave him, he couldn't help himself so he simply smiled and nodded.

"Pretty sure, now tell me what you want."
The barista smiled widely wearing the apron again.

...

After locking the door and made sure all lights were off, Kim Woojin started walking to his apartment. The clock on his phone showed 19:50. This guy, Chan as he introduced himself, didn't just take the drink and left, instead he sat and talked with him for various things such as, he is kinda new here, he is 25 and will start attending uni very soon but didn't tell Woojin where as he had to leave. Chan felt bad for keeping the barista extra time but at least he got tipped generously.

Twenty minutes later, he was unlocking the door of his medium sized apartment. First, he removed his shoes by the door, then, he hung his coat and put his phone to charge.

"Aaah finally I'll rest."
Hands stretched behind his head and plopped to the couch. Tomorrow was Friday, so his classes didn't start till 15.00 and had no shift to work as well. On the other hand, Woojin's mind was occupied by thoughts about this Chan dude and in his humble opinion he was good looking and so mysterious at the same time for a reason the barista couldn't put his mind on. That didn't mean he didn't notice a few things about him given it was a habit of his, due to his main job as a vampire hunter.

First thing that caught the hunter's eyes, except from how timid he looked -Woojin blamed it to the fact that he had arrived literally minutes before the cafe was closed-, he was also very noticeably pale. Not a bad thing of course, just caught him by surprise since he, himself, is considered a little darker than the average Korean, it was unique, Chan was unique even though Woojin didn't know why exactly. One thing he hoped was to see him again someday.

...

Midnight arrived much faster than Woojin had thought, although he was already changed in his proper outfit for half an hour at least. He looked at himself in the mirror in order to make sure everything looked alright and proper.

Humming in satisfaction his hand reached for his twin dagger blades made from pure silver, 30cm each and immaculately sharped. Positioning them on his belt he, then, grabbed his pitch black facemask and headed out of his apartment, after making sure no sound possible can be heard to disturb the rest of the apartments.

And just like that, be found himself on a rooftop of an abandoned building 3 and a half meters above the ground together with the rest of his team, Kim Seungmin and Seo Changbin. Usually there was another one with them, Minho, but lately he has been busy from what he has told them.

The clock struck 00:40 now and patrolling was up until 03:00 till the next team took their place. No signs of vampires anywhere. Woojin was glad but at the same time his body was itching for a fight badly. After all, he had a long tiring week in university.

"Woah hyung, calm down, you look like you will combast soon. Are you that hungry for a fight?"
Seo aka "The Beast" as many referred him as due to his extreme brute strength and nature during battling chuckled, dark brown eyes rolling in a teasing way behind the black-red hair.

Woojin 'tsked' but didn't deny it. He was indeed ready to fight anyone! -ok not anyone, vampires only.-

"Quiet Seo, I hear something."
A third voice said, shushing them both and caused said guy to almost smack him on the head due to the lack of the honorific.

"It's hyung you brat!"
Changbin seethed but didn't go further. The three of the spotted a suspicious activity of a man looking around and sniffing the air intensely. Looking carefully the oldest hunter spotted the unmistakably bright yellow eyes flicking everywhere in search of humans apparently.

Nodding to the other two, all of them jumped down simultaneously surrounding the now startled man in a safe distance but making sure he could not escape.

"Sir, this is not the time to be outside and you are required to show any type of id or proof that explains the reason you are out in the ungodly hours of the night."
Seungmin spoke calmly at first, because as much as the trio knew that this man was a vampire 100%, they had to distract him somehow, as Woojin jumped on his back to knock him down. The stranger instantly seethed and growled, fangs in full display and yellow eyes bright and full of rage.

As much as he tried to escape by spasming his body and limps, the hunter's strength was bigger and having the advantage of years of experience he knew exactly how to hold the body pinned down.

"Tsk, do they ever learn? Silly creatures."
Seo rolled his eyes and stepped on the fallen man's head roughly to stop him from moving already.

"Beast and Slayer, you are not going to live much longer, I might be finished but the other guy who's much stronger will destroy you for sure and in the worst way possible-"
The monologue was cut abruptly when a stabbing noise was heard and then, instant silence followed by the sound of the knife's twist.

Woojin's dagger had been pierced in the heart of the vampire, instantly ending his life once he twisted it one more time.

"Whew what a joke, he hardly even fought back."
He grumbled, knife out of he now dead body with one swift move.

"Even if he could fight properly, I am pretty sure it wouldn't even satisfy your thirst for battling hyung."
Seungmin smiled picking up the corpse and dragging it to the nearest alley in order to not leave it in the middle of the pavement. The blood that had stained it though, was another case for somebody else and not their problem. They couldn't do everything anyways.

The oldest snorted.

"You are right Min, whatever, let's keep going, we still have enough time ahead of us."
Woojin started walking while the other two friends simply followed.

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Chapter 1 done! Woo! Finally some progress 🫠
Did you like the fact that Woojin also works as a barista and changed the Woochan first meeting? I would like to know your opinion/s.

Please wait for the next chapter and see you all soon ✨✨