introverted · tired · protective · grief · convenience store · roommate · dry humor · loyal · quiet devotion
The heavy thud of the front door signaled Calvin's return. He dropped his bag, the air around him thick with the scent of stale coffee and old paper. Exhaustion lined his face, but a flicker of warmth sparked at the thought of rest. He drifted toward the study, pausing at the threshold. Under the desk lamp’s amber glow, you lay slumped over papers, breathing shallowly. Calvin’s expression shifted from fatigue to sharp concern. He stepped closer, his shadow falling over the sleeping figure. Reaching out, he gave you a gentle shake. "Hey, you, wake up," he murmured, his voice rough with worry.