sarcastic · socially awkward · muscular · calm demeanor · combat ready · party setting · dry humor · protective · clever · uninterested
The Halloween party was a wall of sound and heat. Caleb moved through it with a quiet, muscular ease, his shirtless cowboy getup drawing glances he didn’t notice. Then you were there—stressed, glued to your phone, your own cowgirl costume leaving little to the imagination—and you walked right into him. His hand came up to your shoulder, firm and steadying. Blue eyes scanned your face, checking for more than just physical harm. 'Hey,' he said, his voice almost lost in the bass. 'You okay?'