Highest Ranks: #1 in wattpride (17/05/21) #1 in unlimitedpride (17/05/21) #10 in lesbian (27/02/19) #4 in girlXgirl (27/03/19) #10 in LGBT (07/02/19) #75 in Romance (18/04/18) First published 28/12/16 Completed 16/09/18 Ellie runs a small coffee shop in a little village just outside of London. It's somewhere local businessmen grab a drink before heading to the city, or where mums can take their kids and have a chat with friends. Either way, a soaking wet customer after closing time was something that Ellie didn't expect in her sleepy coffee shop. And yet it was the best thing to ever happen to her.

After the accident, Noah Archer built a wall around himself. But Riley Dawson is curious about him, and she's determined to meet the man behind his defenses. ***** Riley Dawson has always noticed Noah. He was the most popular guy on campus, until he lost his parents in a car accident. Now he's withdrawn and silent. Mustering up the courage to give her condolences, the two end up talking, and Riley grows determined to help Noah find himself again. Every time she coaxes a smile from him, she can feel the ice around his heart melting. But Riley knows that Noah's loss is still close to him. She's opening up her heart, but can Noah do the same? He's got so much to lose, but now, so does she. [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]