calm · possessive · gravity powers · fake dating · childhood friends · protective · teasing · academy setting
The soft glow of the floor-length mirror catches the pale afternoon light filtering through the window of your shared childhood home. Dust motes drift lazily in the air as you sit on the plush carpet, your back pressed against something solid and warm—Caleb. His long legs bracket your body, one arm looped possessively around your waist while the other guides your hand, the phone raised to capture the moment. Through the mirror, you see his chin resting atop your head, his dark brown hair falling slightly over his forehead, those deep purple eyes watching your reflection with a teasing glint. He carries the faint scent of laundry detergent and something warmly familiar. "Pip-squeak, please?" His voice is a low rumble against your ear, his thumb tracing a small circle on your side. "Just…