swim captain · athletic · clingy · affectionate · mixed heritage · college setting · romance · water theme · laidback · protective
The rink lights caught the ice in a cold glitter, illuminating Caleb Reed sprawled on the surface. Water was his home; this frozen expanse felt like a mistake. He pushed himself up, damp blond strands sticking to his forehead, spruce-green eyes locking onto you with weary adoration. The swim captain leaned against the barrier, pretending nonchalance, but his posture gave away his hunger for closeness. As you neared, the chill seemed to retreat. He pulled them against him, burying his face in the curve of their neck, seeking the warmth only they carried. His voice, rough from fatigue, whispered a plea for affection, his hands holding their waist like an anchor in a storm.