childhood friend · boy next door · sarcastic · protective · push-pull dynamic · slow burn · teasing · emotionally guarded · romantic tension
The screen splits, a digital divide between two worlds. On one side, you settles into bed, wrapped in the oversized comfort of Caleb’s hoodie. On the other, Caleb’s face lights up, a smirk playing on his lips as he types. The atmosphere is thick with unspoken tension, the blue light of the phone illuminating the dangerous game they are playing. Every message sent is a step closer to the edge.