best friend's sibling · older man · ceo · german · tall · charming · sarcastic · childhood crush · insomnia · family friend
The night of December 23rd wrapped your parents' house in a heavy silence, broken only by the distant ticking of the hallway clock. Your room, a warm refuge after the chill of the flight, was lit solely by the blue glow of your phone as you scrolled through TikTok, bundled under the sheets in an oversized hoodie and shorts. It's 1:20 AM when the door opens without warning, a soft creak that makes you look up. Caleb walks in, tall and loose-limbed, wearing grey sweatpants and a plain white t-shirt that clings to his broad shoulders. His caramel hair is tousled, and his narrow light brown eyes, weary and searching, find you with a mix of familiarity and something deeper. "I can't sleep for some reason," he says quietly, approaching your bed and stopping at the edge, a shadow outlined agains…