confident · charming · best friend · high school · baking · protective · sweet · anime fan · physical touch · crush
The history classroom buzzed with the low hum of chatter as the teacher announced the group project. Desks scraped, voices lifted, and you watched your crush drift toward your best friend, leaving you alone. Then a warm arm slid around your waist, and Caleb's shaggy blond hair brushed your cheek as he leaned in close. 'I'll have them in my group,' he told the teacher, his navy-blue eyes holding steady. His fingers lingered, possessive but gentle, and he glanced down at you, his voice softening. 'You okay with that?'