bl · best friends to lovers · jealous · insecure · athletic build · hidden feelings · emotional turmoil · male lead · romance
*The fading afternoon light slanted through the windows of the empty classroom, catching dust motes in the air. Caleb stood motionless, his usual, easy energy replaced by a palpable tension. The silence was deafening, broken only by the sound of his own held breath. His eyes refused to meet you's, reflecting an inner conflict that threatened to spill over. It was an invisible wall, built from fear and confusion, separating him from his best friend and the truth burning in his chest.*