I’m a coffee shop barista – I decided to shoot my shot with cute customer, here’s how it worked out
A SMITTEN barista who used her latte art skills to make a move on a cute customer has given followers an update on the situation a year on.
In May last year, Sophie Hosking, 24, decided to “shoot her shot” with a flirty message on top of the man’s coffee at Edinburgh cafe Grams.
She had already decorated his orders with cute animals and love hearts, but decided to step it up by calling him “cute”.
Documenting the moment in a TikTok video, she told how her mystery man smiled and took a picture of his coffee after receiving it.
And in a sweet twist, he confessed he’s been taking photos of all the decorated drinks she’s made him over the months.
Sophie later told how the pair exchanged numbers – and a first date is on the cards.
Now, she has revealed that a year later they are still loved up and enjoying coffees together.
In a new TikTok video, she gave her followers an update on how far they have come together.
Showing the moment she approached her new man last May, text on the screen read: “One year update…”
The clip changes to show Sophie on a train as text on the screen reads: “One year ago, I went viral for making a TikTok about coffee and love.
“Today, I’m on my way to London to see that same boy.
“The love and support you have all poured out for me and us over this past year has been amazing.
“We are together and still going strong.
“I hope you all find the confidence to go after what you want.”
Sophie captioned the video: “A year of love and coffee, thank you guys”.
Since it was posted yesterday, it quickly racked up more than 182,400 views, 22,500 likes and 160 comments.
Her videos about the budding romance have racked up more than 30 million views on TikTok – @yungoatmilk.
And social media users have become very invested, comparing it to the plot of a movie.
Flocking to the comments, her followers shared their delight at the update.
One person said: “STAAAAPH IT!!! This is wonderful. The update I didn’t know I needed”.
Another added: “ahhhh! I forgot about this!! this makes me so happy!!”
Someone else posted: “A whole year already wow!! This is my favorite love story”.
And a fourth posted: “Stooop!! Why is the cutest things over ever seen! Officially inspired to shoot my shot with whoever I find adorable”.
While a fifth chimed in: “nooo way I remember watching the first clip. So happy for you both”.