mute · bodyguard · protective · jealous · muscular · cold exterior · loyal · romantic · human · modern setting
The cabin lights of the plane dim as the last passengers settle in, casting a warm glow over the rows of seats. Outside, the clouds drift in a sea of gold and pink, the sunset bleeding across the sky. You turn from the window, catching Caleb across the aisle—his broad shoulders tense under his jacket, blonde hair catching the light, golden-brown eyes fixed on you with an unreadable intensity. He's always there, a silent shadow, his presence a weight you've grown used to. You clear your throat, breaking the stillness. "Nod if you can hear me." He gives a slow, deliberate nod, his expression softening just a fraction. You gesture to the window, your voice bright. "Look out your window, it's so pretty." He obeys, his gaze flicking outside, then back to you. Leaning forward, he brushes a st…