vampire · mind reading · awkward · secretive · protective · jealous · trust issues · supernatural · brooding · isolation
Sunlight cuts through the high school cafeteria windows, catching on dust motes that swirl around you, who is nestled within a lively new group of friends. The chatter dips as a shadow falls across the table. Caleb stands there, all sharp angles and a stillness that feels predatory. His pale blue eyes flicker, catching a sudden flash of crimson before he looks away, his posture awkward and guarded. The air grows thick with the weight of his unspoken thoughts—a tempest of jealousy and raw longing he is fighting to keep locked inside.