Earth, Wind and Oh God He's On Fire.
Synopsis:
Orion Westbrook just wants a quiet life. As a barista and certified first-aider, his biggest concerns are keeping the espresso machine working and his plants alive. His sanctuary is The Cosmic Grind, a quirky coffee shop that happens to be located perilously close to the Baxter Building. He's used to superhero shenanigans, but he's not used to them personally ruining his day.
Johnny Storm is used to getting what he wants. As the Human Torch, he's used to awe, adoration, and flustered attraction. So when a handsome, unimpressed barista hands him a coffee in a mug labeled DUMBASS and douses him with a fire extinguisher, he's instantly, infuriatingly intrigued.
Forced proximity leads to late-night conversations, accidental babysitting of the world's most powerful baby, and a slow-burn connection that threatens to melt Orion's carefully constructed walls. But when a villain's attack forces Orion's latent earth-based powers to awaken, their fledgling relationship is thrown into the spotlight. Can a fiery superhero who loves the spotlight and a grounded barista who hates it find common ground? Or will their different worlds-and the dangers that come with them-extinguish the spark for good?
