i like in project hail mary when grace is getting on the fighter jet and says “it’s been a long time since i’ve taken a pill from a stranger without knowing what it was” because it insinuates that he was either
a. wild in college
or b. getting slipped adhd medication like a horse eating a carrot full of benadryl
drunk!caleb who immediately gets sooo emotional and pathetic when alcohol hits him full swing
drunk!caleb who is telling you over and over again how much he loves you and needs you in his life, face flushed both from the alcohol and his pure want of you, eyes glossy as he stares at you
drunk!caleb who practically whines at the slightest touch of yours, feverish body leaning into the caress of your fingers and melting into your embrace
drunk!caleb who confesses and apologizes profusely for stealing your underwear, tears welling in his eyes as he begs you not to leave him, telling you he just loves you so much he needs you with him at all times
drunk!caleb who gets sooo giggly at anything you say, laughing way too loudly at a terrible joke and doubles over when you look at him with an amused smile; “caleb you’re drunk, I’m not letting you hit tonight” he almost bursts into tears, throwing his full weight on top of you as he begs
drunk!caleb who forgets how huge he is, all corded muscles and broad shoulders as he wraps his arms around you, kissing your face and mumbling a mantra of “i love you, you’re everything to me" pinning you beneath him like second nature, only to let you flip him on his back with the softest touches
drunk!caleb who gets pouty if you’re on your phone or paying attention to anything that’s not him. he lets out a small huff, bottom lip jutted out slightly before he decides enough is enough and takes the phone out of your hand
“caleb!” you scold, putting your hand out so he can return your phone.
“no, pay attention to me, no more phone for you tonight pips,” he tries to sound like his usual self, stern and self assured, but his words slur together as he tries to make the room stop spinning as he squints.
“‘leb im ordering the takeout you just said you wanted.”
oh. he gives you a sheepish smile as he places your phone back in your hands, lips finding your cheek as he whines.
“i love you, please never leave me.”
drunk!caleb who stares at you with all the love in the world as you change him out of his clothes and help brush his teeth, who would wag his tail if he had one when you give him gentle praises for following your directions
drunk!caleb who is extremely compliant when you tell him to stop making a fuss and go to bed, “one more shot!” “put the bottle down or i won’t kiss you again” caleb hadn’t moved that quickly since his rookie DAA days
drunk!caleb who holds you a little closer as he sobers up while the two of you lay in bed together, eyes closed as you run your fingers through his hair while he explains things about the ship he pilots for the fleet, excitement lacing his words when he tells you of any new tech or advancements.
drunk!caleb who falls asleep to the sound of your voice and your gentle touches, mouth slightly open as he snores softly, mind completely at peace for the first time in a while
caleb who wakes up the next morning hungover but immediately gets up to make the two of you breakfast, heart squeezing when he sees the note you must’ve written before helping him to sleep.
i know you’ll somehow wake up before me >:( take these before you even try and make me breakfast i love you <3