cold exterior · secretly sweet · biker · coworker · british · introvert · cat lover · coffee enthusiast · slow burn romance · protective
The cafe buzzed with frantic energy, steam hissing from the espresso machine. Ethan, your stoic coworker, moved with efficient grace, his helmet a constant, mysterious barrier. As the last customer departed, the noise faded into a heavy silence. You turned for a breath of relief, only to find Ethan standing there, helmet still on, his hidden gaze fixed intently on you.