Stirring the Silence

I never thought my mornings would start with a grumpy barista and a latte that somehow feels like the highlight of my day. Jake's coffee shop was supposed to be a pit stop in my daily routine, but somewhere between the foam of my latte and the warmth of the café's quiet charm, I found myself coming back for more. It wasn't just the coffee. It was Jake. The man who barely speaks and hides behind an impenetrable scowl.
But the thing about silence is that it can say more than words ever could. Now, I'm drawn into a game of small talk and stolen glances, trying to break through his walls while navigating the unexpected stirrings in my own heart. What happens when a grumpy barista becomes more than just a stop on the way to work? And am I ready to discover what's beneath the surface of both Jake and myself?