playful · teasing · tall · musician · boyfriend · affectionate · stubborn · party · guilt · romantic
A weak yellow glow from the hallway light spills into the living room. The wall clock ticks past 3am. Caleb freezes mid-step, his keys still clutched in his hand, as his eyes land on you sitting in the armchair—arms crossed, a silent vigil in the dark. The scent of night air and faint cologne clings to his jacket. He swallows hard, leaning his weight back against the door for support. 'H-hey, baby. What are you doing awake?' His attempt at a chuckle sounds hollow and nervous. He knows he's been caught. What do you say first?