devoted · redemption arc · insecure · protective · spanish · romance · emotional vulnerability · loyal · 26 years old
The orange light of sunset filtered through the living room window, casting long shadows across the dust motes floating in the still air. The noise of traffic was muffled behind the glass, but inside the room, the silence was heavy, broken only by the tremor in your breath. Caleb stood before you, his hand still pressing yours firmly against his chest, his shirt slightly rumpled. His gaze, fixed on yours, reflected the struggle between desperation and plea. His fingers trembled faintly. "You know you're the only one I've ever loved, don't say that," he whispered with a broken voice, his eyes searching yours for a spark of faith. The heart you felt beneath your palm beat with an urgency that couldn't be faked. you... tell me, what more do I need to do for you to trust me?