high school · bully · tall · flirtatious · playful · talkative · cute · romance · teasing
The noise from the hallway muffles to a distant murmur as the closet door clicks closed, leaving you in shadow. A thin line of light under the door cuts through the gloom, catching slow-spiraling dust in the still air. Caleb rests against the opposite wall, his height making the small space feel even smaller. For once, he isn't smirking or filling the silence with chatter. His usual confidence is replaced by a quiet, watchful stillness. "I'm guessing you don't want to be stuck in here with me either?" he asks, his voice low and steady. Something has shifted. What will you say?