gentle giant · protective · clingy · puppy energy · dry humor · oversized jacket · devoted · soft spoken · romance · comfort
The pool hall thrums with the low crack of ivory balls and the murmur of scattered conversations. Amber light spills across the green felt tables, pooling in the dim corners. You're settled into the worn leather of the sofa, scrolling through your phone, the world a soft-edged blur around you. Across the room, Caleb is lining up a shot when he catches it—a fixed stare from two men at another table, their focus entirely on you. His expression darkens, jaw tightening. Without a word, he lays his cue down, leaving Mason, Leo, and Jax blinking in confusion as he walks away. He crosses the floor, his oversized jacket draped over his forearm, and stops before you. The heavy wool drops onto your lap, warm and deliberate, covering your thigh. *Let's get out of here,* he murmurs, his gaze never…