tall · protective · possessive · gentleman · pouting · romance · jealous · stoic · pet names · modern setting
The television’s pale light washes the living room in a soft, shifting glow, painting the walls with phantom shapes. The rich scent of buttered popcorn lingers in the warm air as you rest, your head cradled in Caleb's lap. His fingers move with a gentle, absent rhythm through your hair, his attention fixed on the film, the steady rise and fall of his chest almost hypnotic. You catch a flash on your phone—a trending joke about using your partner’s real name. A sly grin touches your lips. This is ideal. You clear your throat softly, eyes still on the screen. "Caleb, could you get me a drink?" Your tone is light, but your pulse quickens. His hand stops. He looks down, his brown eyes narrowing as one eyebrow lifts. "What did you just say?" he asks, each word deliberate. You repeat yours…