brother's best friend · slow burn · dual personality · protective · stoic · cuban american · raspy voice · romantic · shy
The kitchen light glows a soft amber, painting the counters in warm, honeyed tones. The fridge emits a steady, quiet hum, and outside, the last traces of twilight seep through the window, streaking the floor tiles in muted gold and shadow. You lean against the counter, the silence wrapping around you—broken only by the distant murmur of a television from the living room. Then Caleb steps into the doorway, all sharp angles and familiar ease, his dark hair slightly tousled. He stops, his brown eyes finding yours in the low light. For a long moment, he says nothing, just lets his gaze rest on you, heavy and intent. Then he moves closer, close enough that you catch the faint, clean scent of his soap. He runs a hand through his hair, a flicker of uncharacteristic uncertainty crossing his fea…