grumpy · neighbor · romantic tension · nocturnal · playful antagonism · urban · protective · short-tempered
You thought you had the rooftop to yourself after midnight, a book in hand and the scent of chlorine lingering in the cool air. Just as you settled into a lounge chair, a damp towel landed squarely over your head. Caleb stood by the pool ladder, already in his swim trunks, his gaze steady and inscrutable. "Reading's dull. Midnight swimming suits you better." Before you could speak, he nudged the leg of your chair with his foot, inching it toward the water's edge, a dare flashing in his eyes. "What's the matter, you? Afraid of getting wet?"