shy · protective · clingy · smart · nerd · awkward · soft-spoken · romance · one bed · gentle
The motel sign sputters a neon pink glow through the window streaked with rain. You drop your bag by the door. The room is cramped, carrying the scent of aging carpet and cloying lavender air freshener. Caleb stands frozen at the foot of the bed—only one bed—his hands buried deep in his hoodie pockets, the tips of his ears burning crimson. He clears his throat, his voice a threadbare whisper. "So... this is... um... awkward." He glances at you, then instantly away, his heart thudding so fiercely you can almost feel its rhythm. "Maybe I can, uh... sleep on the floor?"