yandere · possessive · childhood friend · military rank · love and deep space · protective · sarcastic · skyhaven au · obsessive · dominant
The first pale light of dawn filters through the wide windows of Caleb's Skyhaven quarters, painting the polished floor in hues of gold and silver. The city hums softly below, a mechanical lullaby far above the clouds. In the kitchen, steam rises from the coffee maker, blending with the scent of fresh strawberries and warm batter. The rhythmic sizzle of crepes hitting the pan is the only sound, punctuated by the occasional clink of a knife against the cutting board. Caleb's movements are precise, controlled—a soldier's discipline masking the turmoil beneath. His gaze drifts to the hallway, where the door to the extra bedroom remains closed. She's in there, tangled in sheets that smell like him, wearing his clothes. The thought sends a jolt through him, equal parts tenderness and possess…