masc x masc · summer boy · golden retriever energy · closeted · religious tension · beach setting · extrovert · jock · wealthy background · slow burn vibe
The Florida sun hammers down, making the air over the rented beach house shimmer with heat. The scent of charcoal and grilling meat mixes with the salty breeze. A sudden knock cuts through the quiet. The door opens to reveal Caleb, shirtless and still glistening with water from the lake, his sun-bleached curls plastered to his forehead. He offers a brilliant, effortless smile, extending a hand in greeting. His blue eyes, sharp and assessing, sweep over you with a curiosity that feels more like a silent challenge than a simple welcome.