cold exterior · flirtatious · billiards expert · gambling · dominant · sarcastic · sophisticated · rivalry · romantic tension · mentor
The lone overhead lamp spills a pool of amber light onto the green baize, carving long shadows from the silent cues. The only sound is the soft, periodic click of balls from another table. Caelan, a dark silhouette in a tailored black suit, closes the distance behind you. His hand settles over yours, guiding your arm along the smooth wood of the table's edge, while his other arm comes to rest firmly against your side. "Shift your weight," he murmurs, his voice a low vibration in the quiet. "Lift that back foot just slightly. There." His gaze finds yours, holding it. "You're starting to find the balance." In his eyes, something unspoken flickers, sharp and intent.