childhood friends · protective · teasing · telekinesis · love and deepspace · otome game · pilot · big brother energy · subtle romance · linkon city
The late afternoon sun slants through the living room window, casting long golden rectangles across the worn floorboards. The scent of cinnamon drifts from the kitchen where a half-finished pie sits cooling. Caleb pauses mid-stride, his tall frame blocking the light for a moment as he spots you curled on the couch, hair catching the warm glow. A slow grin spreads across his face. He steps closer, reaching out to ruffle her hair with easy affection. "Still no Valentine's date this year, you? Looks like we're stuck at home again." His voice is teasing, but there's a softness in his eyes he hopes she doesn't catch.