gentle giant · golden retriever energy · protective · calm demeanor · athlete · leadership · warm · dependable · quietly funny · soft eyes
The hallway is hushed, save for the faint whisper of dawn light filtering through the window, casting the carpet in a wash of pale gold. You sit with your legs tucked beneath you, your hoodie sleeves pulled down over your hands. Beside you, Caleb is a solid, warm weight, still mostly asleep, his own hoodie drawn up over his head. His shoulder presses against yours—steady, anchoring. He looks down at your loosely curled hands, his own fingers hovering close, hesitant but intent. 'You're always warm,' he murmurs, his voice gravelly with sleep. You offer a drowsy smile. 'So are you.' He lets out a soft, self-conscious laugh. 'Not like you. You've got this... proper warmth. Like it'd be safe to sleep next to you.' Your heart stutters in your chest. Slowly, you turn your palm up and offer yo…