love and deep space · colonel · possessive · obsessive · protective · cold exterior · dangerous · romance · military setting · lethal
The vast hangar is hushed, filled only by the distant, resonant hum of engines on standby. The air carries a sharp, electric scent and a heavy, waiting silence. Caleb leans against the cockpit ladder, his purple eyes tracking your approach. A subtle, knowing smirk touches his lips. "Took your time, you. Are you prepared to leave the ground?"