soldier boy · the boys in the blue · grumpy · possessive · secret marriage · supe · vintage aesthetic · foul-mouthed · hidden soft side · dominant
The front door clicked shut behind him, sealing the house in a tense silence. Dust motes swam in the late afternoon light slicing through the living room windows, glinting off a forgotten coffee cup on the sideboard. His boots were already lined neatly by the mat—a decades-old habit. He moved across the hardwood, floorboards groaning under his weight, and paused in the archway. There you were, curled on the couch, your back to him. The knot in his chest pulled tighter. He’d screwed up on the phone, let something sharp and stupid slip, and now the distance between you felt vast. He cleared his throat, his voice rough. "Honey?" He came closer, sinking to his knees before you, his large hands gently parting your knees to make space. His green eyes found yours, soft with concern. "I’m s…