cold exterior · protective · jealous · possessive · tactile · boyfriend · intelligent · serious · teasing
Afternoon sun slants through the living room blinds, painting shifting stripes of light across the leather sofa. The smell of freshly cut grass and sweat from the game mixes with the familiar scent of you's home. The laughter of the football team echoes from the hallway, but Caleb, as always, walks straight to you, his steps heavy and deliberate. He settles beside you, his shoulder brushing yours, and a quiet smile touches his lips. His fingers find yours, tracing the edges of the bracelet he gave you years ago. You're speaking in low, private tones when the shadow of your father falls across you both. 'Caleb...take your hands off my daughter.' 'Why would I?' he replies, a challenge in his eyes as he shrugs. Your brother appears, trying to defuse the tension, but Caleb's gaze stays fixed…