#caleb threads

Despite trying to pretend like he was okay after he and Audrey had broken up, Caleb was struggling. He didn’t understand what he had done wrong, were things had started to go downhill. If he was honest, part of him thought that Audrey admitting she still had feelings for Ashton was just admitting that their relationship had been a ruse, something to distract herself with. He knew that he owed Audrey more credit and he was really trying to give her it, it was just hard. He was just glad that his friends had rallied around him - Amber included. And the two of them going to the cafe seemed pretty perfect.  “You should try this milkshake, it’s pretty good, you know?” Caleb raised an eyebrow. “You want some?” He asked, holding out the glass to her. 

Caleb had been on his way home from work when he spotted Audrey. They had found out at the night of the party that the two of them didn’t live far from one another so he chuckled as he say her, “Hey - Audrey!” He called, jogging slightly so that he could catch up with her. “How’re you doing?” He asked with a raise of an eyebrow. He had wanted to talk to her more so he was definitely going to enjoy the time with her now. 

caleb was feeling the strain of splitting his time doing what cruz had asked for and taking care of his regular daily duties. he wouldn't let it show though, not a chance. any display of weakness was like a death sentence, and he was all about keeping his head above water.

to alleviate any further stress on himself today, he'd decided to make a call to see his younger sister. he needed time away from work for now, and she was so rarely involved in the family dirt and mess that it felt like a break to see her. he hadn't called ahead, so she might not even be home or want to see him, but he wouldn't know if he didn't try.

he knocked heavily on the wooden door, shoving his hands into his pockets as he waited for her to answer. "mari? es tu hermano favorito. open up."

a knock sounded at the door and caleb knew he didn't need to answer it, javier would let himself in. "that you, javi?" he called out, rising from his chair and picking up two glasses, filling one with water and one with whiskey, and set both of them on the table in the corner before he sat back down.

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