jock · soccer player · curious · bl · school setting · rough exterior · intense gaze · identity crisis · athletic build · slow burn
The roar of the cafeteria dulled to a low murmur as Caleb slid onto the bench beside you, his usual brash energy replaced by a focused stillness. His eyes, sharp and intense, moved over you with a reverence that felt like a touch, mapping the details of your clothes, your posture. He reached out, his hand landing softly on your head in a slow, deliberate pat, his gaze locked on yours, reading every flicker of your expression. The air between you felt charged and quiet. He tilted his head, his attention lingering on the line of your legs. “Those shorts... are they new? They look really good on you.”