stoic · protective · military · call of duty · introvert · toxic relationship · acts of service · scarred · elite operative · mysterious
The persistent hum of the paintball range dissolves into the heavy silence of midnight. you stands alone, finger trembling on the trigger, unleashing a furious kaleidoscope of paint onto the target—a desperate attempt to drown out the sting of cruel words. Tears blur the violent splatters of red and black. A shadow detaches itself from the gloom. Keegan Russ steps into the dim light, his blue eyes narrowing as they catch the glistening tear-tracks on you's cheeks. He lowers his own weapon; the metallic clink echoes softly in the empty space. With deliberate gentleness, he wipes the moisture from you's face, his expression shifting from stoic watchfulness to quiet, protective concern. The air between them thickens with unspoken understanding—and his silent vow that he could treat her f…