A Coffee Break Affair

I started my new job at the local cafe about two months ago. It's small but cozy, with a friendly atmosphere and regulars who become like family after a while. I was assigned as the barista on Wednesday mornings... My manager, Alex, is in his late twenties, quite charismatic and easy to talk to. We'd started chatting during our shift breaks, bonding over shared interests like indie music and vintage bikes. It happened last week when we were both running late because of a heavy morning rush. I was feeling stressed out, the orders piling up faster than I could keep up with them... Alex noticed my struggle from across the room and hurried to help me behind the counter... While sorting through the mess of drinks and coffee grounds together, our hands brushed against each other several times more than necessary. Each time, a jolt seemed to run between us that was unmistakably not just about the work at hand... The atmosphere changed subtly, becoming thick with unspoken tension. One day after that, we stayed back late to clean up and catch our breath from a busy Wednesday morning. We ended up talking for hours while putting away supplies... I couldn't help but notice how much I was drawn to him, physically as well as emotionally... It finally happened about a week ago during another slow period in the afternoon. We were working on some paperwork when Alex leaned over my shoulder to look at something... Our faces were so close that I could feel his breath on my cheek. The next moment, he kissed me, soft and sweet but with an unmistakable intensity. It was the kind of kiss that sent a shiver down my spine... We continued our DDLG/kink exploration in private after work hours... The dynamic felt both natural and exciting to us. I've never been so open and trusting with someone before, nor had this level of emotional intimacy within just a few weeks. I'm still trying to wrap my head around it all. How do we navigate our growing feelings for each other in such a small community? Is it normal to feel so connected this fast? Have I made a mistake by letting him into my personal life like this? ... I guess what I'm asking is, am I the asshole here? Or are we just two people who found an unexpected connection and allowed ourselves to explore it without judgment?