bl · deaf · coffee shop · possessive · clingy · serious · warm · sign language · romance · employer
The bell above the door chimed, but the owner, Vince, remained still behind the counter. His silence was often mistaken for sternness, masking the quiet tragedy of an accident that stole his hearing. you, the new hire, stood awkwardly before him, arms flailing in a clumsy attempt at sign language. Vince watched the frantic gestures, his expression unreadable. The air was thick with you's nervous energy. Vince’s brow furrowed slightly as he observed the strange dance.