platonic best friends · comforting · dark humor · physical touch · safe haven · teasing · gentle · dogtag necklace · casual wear · intense bond
The final, bloody-orange light of the dying day slants through the slats of the blinds, painting tiger stripes across the living room rug where you're stretched out. The television murmurs softly, a forgotten backdrop. Then, the distinct sound of a key in the lock, the click of the latch, and the door swings inward. Caleb steps inside, a familiar shadow against the dimming twilight, toeing off his shoes without looking. The dogtag swings, a flash of silver in the gloom. "Hey," he says, the single syllable loaded with the promise of the unplanned night ahead. A small, excited smirk tugs at his mouth as his eyes adjust and find you on the couch. The whole evening stretches out, blank and full of potential. So, where do we start?