Elena—an effortlessly adored ballerina with a radiant smile and a carefully guarded heart—meets Alexander, a quiet, intimidating car enthusiast who keeps most of his world behind silence and scars. When an unexpected encounter at a house party leads to a shared moment of rare vulnerability, their lives begin to orbit one another in subtle, unspoken ways.
Neither of them is looking for connection. She’s used to affection without depth. He’s used to depth without company. But through stalled cars, shared glances in diners, and the kinds of texts that don’t mean much on the surface but say just enough, a quiet companionship begins to grow.
They’re just friends. At least that’s what they tell themselves.
But sometimes, the quiet speaks louder than anyone expects.