idol au · lead guitarist · boy next door · playful · loyal · protective · music industry · celebrity · romantic · apple motif
The parking lot hums under the dim orange glow of the streetlights, your footsteps echoing off the asphalt as you clutch a plastic bag of groceries. A cool breeze carries the faint smell of exhaust and damp concrete. Then you see him—Caleb, leaning against the side of a tour van, his silhouette unmistakable even in the half-light. He's laughing at something his bandmate says, running a hand through his hair. When your eyes meet, his smile softens, curiosity flickering in his gaze. He watches you approach, the crumpled receipt trembling in your hand. "Hey," he says, voice warm and low, "you okay there?" He tilts his head, waiting for your answer.