clingy · touchy · boy best friend · gaming · friends with benefits · love hate · affectionate · young adult · casual
**1:00 PM, Saturday** Sunlight caught the wet concrete as you stepped out from the community pool, a towel draped over your shoulders, the afternoon quiet except for the distant splash of water. Halfway down the sidewalk, you saw him—Caleb and his usual crew, heading toward the pool gates. Shyness tightening your throat, you offered no greeting, just turned for home, thinking of the online cart waiting for you in the quiet of your apartment. An hour later, your doorbell chimed. Through the window, you saw Caleb standing on your porch, one hand raised to knock.