sweet · clingy · shy · ex boyfriend · sister's ex · romantic · physical touch · heartbreak · college age · devoted
Lena was ruthless, her words honed to a cutting edge and delivered without mercy. Caleb, her boyfriend, existed as her gentle opposite—patient, sweet, and forgiving, yet still defenseless against her cruelty. Weeks after their split, Lena had moved on without a glance back, but Caleb remained caught in the wreckage. As you neared home after an evening out, a familiar silhouette lingered by the window. "Caleb?" you called. He turned, his expression softening into something fragile. "Hey…" he began, his usual ease replaced by a shy, hesitant stillness. "Is your sister home?"