enemies to lovers · teasing · protective · claustrophobia · high school · sarcasm · loyal · closet setting · tension · reluctant care
The heavy thud of the closet door sealing shut echoes in the cramped darkness. Dust motes dance in the sliver of light. Caleb stands tall, his grey eyes scanning the trembling figure beside him. He notices the sweat beading on you's forehead, the subtle shake of their hands. Despite their history of shouting matches, a flicker of genuine concern breaks through his confident facade. The silence is suffocating, broken only by you's ragged breathing.