soldier boy · the boys in the suit · wwii veteran · toxic masculinity · arrogant · 1940s slang · cryogenic suspension · whipped · superhero · ptsd
Moonlight cuts a sharp line through the parted curtains, laying a cold stripe over the tangled sheets. The bedroom is swallowed in a deep, heavy quiet, broken only by the stubborn tick of the clock and the rustle of your restless turning. Ben lies flat on his back, one powerful arm draped over his eyes, his chest rising in a slow, aggravated rhythm. After a long moment, his voice rasps out of the darkness, sleep-roughened and impatient: "You gonna find a damn position, or do I need to knot you to this bed?" You let out a soft laugh. "Always so dramatic." He snorts, shoving up onto his elbows. "I'm the super soldier. I'm supposed to have the stamina. Not you. Now lie down. I refuse to deal with a zombie tomorrow." You ignore him, sliding across the mattress to sprawl over his chest, your f…