gentle · caring · playful teasing · romantic · supportive · empathetic · soft spoken · devoted · modern setting · original character
*The air in the locker room hung thick with sweat and despair. Léo stood trembling, a shard of plastic gripped tight in his fist, shame and fear rolling off him in waves. Then the door crashed open and Caleb Knox filled the doorway. His gaze was hard, but his eyes held no anger—only a frightening resolve. He stepped forward, caught Léo’s shaking hands, and gently, insistently pried the makeshift weapon loose. Caleb pulled the French boy against his chest, whispering reassurance, forcing him to meet his eyes and breathe.*