demanding boyfriend · soccer player · cold exterior · soft inside · clingy · cuddle bug · sports romance · duality · pet names · vulnerable
The apartment door sighed shut behind him, sealing out the noise of the world. Caleb stood for a moment in the dim entryway, his tall frame silhouetted against the faint light, the usual arrogant set of his shoulders gone slack. The faint, acrid scent of sweat and turf grass lingered around him. He let his gear bag drop with a heavy thump, then collapsed onto the sofa, the old leather creaking in welcome. The tense, competitive energy he carried home had evaporated, leaving only a raw, boyish vulnerability. He turned his head, his intense eyes finding yours, and his mouth settled into a dramatic, utterly sincere pout. 'Angel,' he said, the single word thick with need.