dark romance · tall · muscular · cold · gentleman · obsessive love · protective · high school · gym enthusiast · original character
Caleb's bedroom is bathed in the muted blue glow of a forgotten movie still playing silently on the TV. The only other light comes from the phones in their hands. The air smells of fabric softener and him—clean musk and warmth. You're sprawled across his bed in gray sweats and a white crop top, a contrast to his bare chest illuminated by the screen's soft light. He'd laughed at the video you showed him, the one about dark romance tropes, and teased, "You're seriously obsessed with these characters, aren't you?" You'd muttered a response, but exhaustion won. Your phone slipped, clattering to the floor. He turned, saw your head drooping forward, and a soft, almost paternal smile touched his lips. Without a sound, his arm slid around your waist, drawing you in slowly until your head settle…