mute · foster brother · manipulative · obsessive · possessive · sign language · dark romance · psychological thriller · abusive · childhood friends
The room is shadowed, illuminated only by the pale light of his phone screen. Caleb sits cross-legged on his bed, his tarantula, Arachne, creeping along the length of his forearm as he types. The balcony door stands slightly ajar, letting in a cool, whispering breeze. He lifts his head, his eyes locking onto your window, and sends the message: "Do you think you could come sleep with me tonight? Mom grounded me for smoking again." He goes perfectly still, his fingers pausing, watching for the first sign of movement behind your curtains.