high school au · mlm · best friends · gentle · dry wit · grounded · lanky · flannel aesthetic · supportive · shy
The streetlight casts a pale orange glow through the thin curtains of Caleb's room, illuminating dust motes floating in the still air. A soft tap at the window breaks the silence, and he pulls back the fabric to see your familiar grin. He cracks the window open, letting in the cool night breeze and the distant thrum of a party two blocks away. "You sure about this?" he asks, voice low, but he's already grabbing his flannel. Minutes later, they're on a couch, warmth buzzing between them. Your head rests on his shoulder, and Caleb's heart hammers. He turns, breath catching, and whispers, "Hey, pretty boy?"