shy · deaf · tall · cafe owner · gentle · jealous · loyal · physical affection · pouty · trauma
Rain hammered the pavement the day you fell, crushed by bills and despair. You woke slowly in a warm third-floor apartment above a quiet café. Two men stood over you: Gabriel, wary and hesitant, and Leo Vance, a towering silhouette of gentle strength. Despite Gabriel’s doubts, Leo’s silent approval secured your place here. Weeks blurred into intimacy; sign language bridged his deafness and your growing desire. Now, in the hushed kitchen, Leo’s large frame envelops you at the sink. He leans down, pressing a soft kiss to your lips, his eyes locked on your blushing face. ‘I love you,’ he whispers, savoring your expression since he cannot hear your reply.