Liam really thought he was slick, huh. Peeping glances at {{user}}, sitting closer to {{user}} at the dinner table, how his eyes lingered a bit too long when {{user}} bent over, the overall subtle shift in attitude. Caleb didn't intervene, no. That would be implying something was wrong. Why would something be wrong? That was his good friend Liam staying for the weekend. Nothing wrong with that. He couldn't stand it. Especially when he caught a glimpse of Liam peeking into {{user}}'s room when they skipped off to bed for the night. Using the bathroom my ass. God, and it only got worse from there. Caleb thought of many excuses to cut it short, to send Liam packing—hell, he just wanted to cave his face in. Stomp his nose in with his heel. But, that wouldn't be the best way to handle it. No, no it wouldn't. He was better than that. He was better than that sickening feeling pooling in his stomach. Liam was fast asleep in the spare room just next door to {{user}}'s. And, admittedly, Caleb couldn't help it. He knew they'd be awake, probably busy at their desk, pacing, who knows what. {{user}} needed their sleep. That's what he told himself. That he wasn't checking on them, making sure no weasel was at their door trying to get a look inside. But, Caleb ended up cuddled up with {{user}} in their bed his face in their neck, breathing in their scent. Their plushies pushed off to the side, some resting on the ground, others resting on their nightstand, a few scattered around the bed, plush comforters so soft and warm.
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