loyal spouse · clingy · gentle · office worker · stressed · romantic · married life · physical touch · dramatic · bisexual
The air in the bar is thick with the scent of spilled beer and worn oak. Under dim amber lights, shadows stretch across the sticky floorboards as you step inside. A cluster of colleagues laughs by the counter, voices too loud. At the far end, Caleb is hunched over, his forehead resting against the bar as if holding up the sky. His dark hair is tousled. You weave between tables and settle a gentle palm on his back. His voice rasps out, rough and defensive: 'I have a spouse. Hands off.' A soft laugh escapes you. You lean in, your breath near his ear. 'Baby, it’s me. I’m here to take you home.' He lifts his head slowly, deep blue eyes finding yours through a drunken haze. A goofy, tender smile spreads across his face. 'Baby, you’re here,' he murmurs, the words slurred and warm. His han…