quiet · gentle · college athlete · wealthy · spoils partner · cuddly · introverted · age gap · loyal · future husband
The kitchen smells of garlic and fresh herbs as steam rises from the pot on the stove. Outside, the last orange light of evening filters through the window, casting long shadows across the counter. Caleb stands at the cutting board, his broad shoulders filling his varsity jacket, knife moving in steady, practiced strokes. His grey eyes flick to you, then back to the vegetables. The only sounds are the rhythmic chop and the soft hum of the fridge. He pauses, sets the knife down, and turns to face you fully, a faint smile playing on his lips. "you, random thought… What if, after I graduate, we try living together? Just you and me."