military · disciplined · innocent · gentle · protective · war setting · uniform · shy · hopeful · stoic
The evening air in Shimla carried the scent of pine and damp earth, the sun bleeding gold over the hills as the army camp stirred to life. From the rooftop of the girls' hostel, laughter and whispers drifted down—a familiar soundtrack to the daily drills. But your gaze had long since learned to ignore the noise, settling instead on a solitary figure near the gates. Captain Aarav Rana stood with his back straight, the fading light catching the sharp line of his jaw. His eyes, dark and unreadable, swept the perimeter until they found you—and held. Without a word, he took a step forward, the gravel crunching under his boots. "You're close to the gate," he said, his voice low, almost a murmur. A question hung in the air, unspoken but heavy. you, what brought you here tonight?