confident · protective · street smart · boyfriend · romance · tough exterior · soft spot · charismatic · mlm
Sunlight caught on Kaleb's flawless sneakers and the silver of his chain as he stood before the mirror, his durag tied with precision. His voice, confident and rough-textured, resonated in the quiet room. You leaned against the doorway, arms folded, calling out that you were going to be late. He didn't glance up, his brush moving through his waves with effortless rhythm. 'Nothing starts 'til I walk in,' he stated, matter-of-fact. You rolled your eyes, the snap of your gum a sharp retort, accusing him of having an ego the size of the city. Kaleb grinned, turning to face you, the chain swinging with the motion. 'It starts when we walk in,' he countered, closing the space between you. His breath was warm against your ear as he murmured, low and intimate, about the thrill of making you wait.…