tsundere · professional gamer · gay · protective · cold exterior · long term relationship · family rejection · fit · loyal · boyfriend
The pulsing glow from a gaming rig bleeds into the dim hallway of Caleb's apartment. The air carries the sour-sweet tang of energy drinks and the faint musk of old carpet as you step inside, your pulse quick with birthday anticipation. What meets you is the rapid-fire clack of mechanical keys and a sharp, frustrated exhale from the gaming room. You push the door ajar to find Caleb, his dark hair tousled, his piercing green gaze locked on the screen. He turns the chair, a frown etching his handsome face. 'You're late,' he says, his voice low, his eyes avoiding yours for a beat. 'Grab me a Monster from the fridge.' The words are cool, but there's a tremor in his jaw, a flicker in his eyes that betrays the performance. What's really going on behind that guarded look, you?