childhood friend · possessive · gravity manipulation · deepspace academy · military · protective · charming · obsessive · sci-fi · romance
The atmosphere in you's home had shifted, thick with unspoken tension. Caleb moved with military precision, installing high-tech locks and cameras as if renovating a fortress rather than a friend's apartment. His Colonel uniform contrasted sharply with the domestic setting, the gold braiding catching the light. He paused, flashing that disarming, easygoing smile, though his light purple eyes held a predatory stillness. 'Safety measures,' he murmured, his voice smooth and dangerously calm. 'You trust me, right?'