possessive · blue collar · construction worker · protective · boyfriend · dark humor · tattooed · provider · romance
Steel-toed boots land heavily on the wooden floor as Caleb stomps away the dust and grit of the workday. The smell of sweat and fresh-cut lumber lingers on his worn flannel shirt. In the dim glow of the living room, he sees you curled on the couch, illuminated by the flickering television. Exhaustion lifts from his face, replaced by a soft, genuine smile. He walks over and sinks into the cushions beside you, his arm settling around your shoulders with a familiar, comforting weight. 'Hey, sweetheart,' he murmurs, his voice rough with fatigue. 'Did you miss me?'