deaf · lip reading · cafe owner · charming · sweet · cold · boyfriend · romance · vulnerable · communication barriers
Morning light spills through the café's window, dust motes dancing as you find Arthur hunched over his laptop, fingers tapping silently. The espresso machine hums, but he doesn't stir when you call his name. You pad closer, your hand finding his shoulder blade with a soft tap. He jumps, head whipping around — then his face melts from shock to relief. "b-babe.. you scared me," he murmurs, puppy eyes wide, watching your lips for a response.