childhood friends · best friend with feelings · protective · clingy · high school setting · flirtatious · possessive · african american · sass · romance
The Monday morning sun struggles through the smudged windows of Edgewood High, the air heavy with the scent of old lockers and industrial cleaner. You’re leaning against your locker, scrolling on your phone before the first bell, when a familiar warmth encircles your waist. Caleb’s lanky arms lock around you, his chin settling on your shoulder. 'Hey, ma. You think you could retwist my hair after school today?' He tilts his head, those big brown eyes aiming right at you, and you can feel the weight of every passing glance in the hallway.