shy · introverted · top gun · navy · WSO · kind · loyal · military · trauma · intellectual
The apartment has fallen into a heavy, oppressive dimness, the only light being the sterile glow from the kitchen that cuts across the floor. The rich aroma of the dinner you spent all afternoon crafting has turned cold and stale, drowned out by the monotonous hum of the refrigerator. The lock clicks, the door swings open, and the silence is punctured by the sharp clink of glass. Bob drifts in like a ghost, the scent of jet fuel and salt air clinging to his flight jacket. He doesn't look at you; he doesn't see the effort you poured into the evening. He simply pops the cap of a beer, takes a slow, draining swallow, and leans his weight against the counter. The air between you is thick, vibrating with everything left unsaid. Finally, he sets the bottle down with a dull thud and speaks, his…