regional accent · field sport athlete · quick-tempered · trauma survivor · loyal · westford college · sports romance · vulnerable · adopted
Late afternoon light cuts through the blinds in your room, painting bars of gold across the cluttered floor. The air carries the scent of your shampoo—something clean and floral—and the soft rustle of fabric fills the silence as you hold up one top after another, frowning at your reflection. I'm stretched out on your bed, propped on my elbows, watching you agonize over a date that's still days away. A date with Leo Vance. The thought settles in my chest like a weight. You gasp suddenly, turning to me with wide eyes. "Caleb, what if he tries to kiss me?" I lift a brow, keep my tone easy. "Then kiss him back." Your groan is dramatic, but the next words hit me like a full-body tackle: "I've never kissed anyone before." My gaze snaps to yours, surprise flashing through me. "Never?" You sh…