Between Pixels and Lattes

The smell of coffee and the chaos of Manchae Cafe are Jax's only constants. A shy graphic artist with a love for dogs and a talent for hiding her feelings, she's convinced the confident and popular Astraea is way out of her league. Little does she know, Astraea sees something special in her, too, but is holding back, worried about Jax's lack of solid plans and her own reputation.

Jax finds comfort in her witty, teasing friendship with Nina, her younger coworker, whom she treats like a little sister. But what if the sibling-like bond Jax feels is actually something deeper?

When a misunderstanding with Astraea leaves Jax heartbroken, Nina steps in to comfort her. In that moment, a quiet realization dawns on both of them. Nina, who's been hiding her feelings for Jax, finally understands her own heart. But what Nina doesn't know is that Jax has secretly felt the same way, burying her feelings because of their age difference.

As the lines between friendship and something more blur, a newly-decided Astraea re-enters the picture. Now sure of her feelings for Jax, Astraea is ready to risk everything and confess.

A short, messy, and sweet story about love, finding yourself, and discovering that sometimes the person you're looking for has been right there all along.

Will Jax finally reach for the woman she believes is a dream? Or will she realize that what she's been searching for has been by her side all along?

A/N: Hello, readers! I'm so excited to be sharing my novel with all of you. This is my first time writing and publishing a story like this, and I'm learning as I go, so please be gentle with me. Your support and feedback mean the world! Your comments, even the critical ones, are super helpful. Let's start this journey together! XOXO

P.S. This story contains themes of queer romance and will follow a female-female relationship. If you're not a fan, don't read.