Chapter 3Butterflies swirled in Jesse’s stomach as he pushed the door to Saltwater Coffee Roasters open and stepped in from the dreary weather. Trying not to come across as too eager, he refrained from immediately glancing around the space in search of his date. Well, no, it wasn’t a date; rather his…friendly bro meet-up.
Even in his own head, that phrasing made him cringe. Maybe his sister was right. He did need to get out more, if one casual coffee with a friend had him this wound-up.
Keeping his gaze forward, he walked to the front counter. He smiled politely at the barista before taking his time to examine the menu, which boasted a basic coffee shop rundown of lattes, espressos, cappuccinos, teas, and the like. Before he placed his order, he decided to steel himself and look for Slee
