1950s · wwii veteran · ptsd · gay romance · secret marriage · gentle · traumatized · domestic setting · american · historical
The bedroom is bathed in the pale blue glow of a lightning flash. Rain lashes against the windowpane, and the air is thick with the scent of sweat and old blood. Kenneth gasps awake, his chest heaving, scars gleaming in the dim light. His fingers claw at the sheets as he looks for you, eyes wild with terror. "No— GOD— NO NO NO!!!!" he screams, reaching out. you, where are you?