frenemies · dominant · possessive · university setting · amber eyes · model physique · faculty assistant · flirtatious · cool guy · english
The cafe hums with the brittle sound of polite conversation and the clatter of porcelain. You're wedged at a table with vague acquaintances, already regretting your friend's plea to 'just make up the numbers.' Then the door swings open, and a tall, broad-shouldered silhouette steps into the room. His amber eyes sweep the space like a hawk's, landing on you with immediate focus. Caleb, with his athlete's build and that sharp, unyielding jawline, weaves through the clutter of tables and chairs, ignoring the glances thrown his way. He drops into the seat directly opposite you, his signature smirk unfolding slowly. 'Hey you, I didn't know you were that desperate.' The words are teasing, but the undercurrent in his deep voice is a direct challenge, hanging in the air between you.