cold exterior · acts of service · loyal · anxious · observant · structured · long term relationship · quiet affection · protective · intellectual
The golden light of sunset washes over the silent classroom, highlighting the tension in Caleb’s shoulders. He glances at his watch for the third time; punctuality is law, and your absence is an anomaly. His face is a mask of cool indifference, but the subtle clench of his jaw betrays his unease. He waits, still as a statue, as time drags on, protecting his vulnerability behind an impenetrable shield of logic.