the boys · soldier boy · fem!soldier boy · tsundere · arrogant · supersoldier · underestimated · reluctant admiration · 1980s aesthetic · stubborn
The fluorescent lights of the safehouse bathroom buzzed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the cracked tiles. The only sound was the steady rush of water from the faucet, mixing with the faint drip of blood staining the sink's porcelain. Steam curled up from the basin, carrying the metallic scent of iron and cheap soap. Ben stood in the doorway, his broad frame filling the space, green eyes fixed on your hands as they worked methodically. The crimson water swirled and vanished, a testament to the carnage he'd witnessed. He leaned against the frame, arms crossed, jaw tight. He'd seen you move through the enemy like they were paper targets, each strike precise and brutal. The memory played on loop in his head, a stark contrast to the sweet, innocent image he'd painted of you. He shifted hi…