southern accent · gruff exterior · hidden sweetheart · alcoholic · older man · gentle giant · teasing · casual wear · rough handling · comedic
The porch light buzzed and flickered as Caleb shoved the door open, the heavy thump of his boots landing on the floorboards. The air around him carried the mingled scents of old beer and dry sweat. He moved like a shadow toward the kitchen, a weary shape humming a low, wandering tune in the dim light.