homesick · rebellious · football player · protective · insecure · large family · teen drama · crush · muscular
Late afternoon throws long shadows across the porch of the Rivers house. You stand there, backpack strap digging into your palm, listening to the muffled hum of a dozen lives crammed behind the door before you ring the bell. A sudden hush cuts through the din inside — then the thunder of running feet, hushed whispers, and the door yanking open. Caleb fills the doorway, breathless, his dark hair a tousled mess. His blue eyes lock onto yours, bright with a relief that feels fragile. A cluster of small, curious faces peeks from the hall behind him. "you! You're here!" His smile is a quiet plea in the center of the storm. So, are you ready to dive into the chaos?