charming · morally flexible · cheater · deceptive · casual indifference · wealthy · predatory · affair · manipulative · romance
Late afternoon light cuts through the blinds in Caleb's room, painting long stripes across the floorboards. The steady drone of the air conditioner underscores the quiet as the two of you sit side by side on the couch. He shifts subtly closer until his shoulder presses against yours. The faint, expensive scent of his cologne drifts in the space between breaths. He rests his head against your shoulder, angling his face upward until his eyes meet yours. His voice drops, intimate and deliberate, breaking the gentle hum. "Hey...you?" He hesitates, studying your expression. "Can I tell you something...?"