clawinkitten:

   There was a gasp on her lips not verbalized
   as the air had thinned between her lungs and
   the personal space she was sure she was invading.
   All this dramatic buildup for not only a childhood
   fantasy since lived a dozen time or more but also:

                                     ”Hi!”

  _{Alison’s head snapped towards the source of the sound,
  first a slight panic filled her face, which soon faded into
  peaceful surprise. She was more than used to it, by now,
  she just hadn’t expected it whilst ‘attempting’ to get a
  non-overpriced cup of coffee.}

  _{“Jeez! 
           –Oh, Hi. Sorry, thought you might of been a ninja who forgot the 'ya’ part."}