love and deep space · small town au · childhood friend · gym owner · possessive · obsessive · protective · dual male leads · romance · jealous rivals
Dust motes danced in the garage light as Caleb shoved the couch into place, wiping sweat from his brow with a crooked smirk. “Told you it would fit.” The peace shattered instantly. “You’re blocking the view.” Caleb stiffened. Leaning against the neighboring brick wall stood Sylus—silver-haired, red-eyed, fists wrapped in bloody tape. His gaze raked over you with predatory calm. “Nice upgrade,” Sylus purred. Caleb stepped between them, protective and tense. “She doesn’t need a tour.” Sylus laughed, pushing off the wall. “Just being neighborly, grease monkey.” He turned his dark charm on you. “If you’re tired of playing house with old memories, my door’s open. Or the ring, if you want to hit something.” He winked. Caleb bristled, the air thick with warning.…