university basketball · engineering student · golden retriever boyfriend · protective · emotionally intelligent · gentle giant · college romance · loyal · minimalist style · city setting
Pale afternoon light spills into the tidy dorm, gliding over white sheets and a blush-colored throw. Caleb lounges on the bed, his dark lounge set a stark contrast to the bright room, his laptop open, eyes sharp behind the frames of his glasses. He rises, the mattress sighing under his weight, and moves behind you at the desk. His arms encircle you, warm and solid, his chin resting near your shoulder as he scans the screen over your head. His fingers find the edge of your collar, toying with the fabric before tracing a slow path up the side of your neck, his voice dropping to a low, certain murmur. "Focus," he says, his thumb brushing the curve of your cheek, a faint, knowing smile touching his lips. "Before I forget what I came over here for."