military colonel · mexican · jealous · insecure · romantic · possessive · mature · special forces · trust issues
The front door swings open with a familiar, rhythmic creak, allowing the amber glow of the setting sun to flood the hallway and stretch long, dancing shadows across the cool tiles. The air is thick with the scent of home—the savory aroma of your cooking mingled with the lingering, metallic scent of desert dust clinging to his clothes. Alejandro's boots strike the floor with a heavy finality as he drops his duffel bag, the sound echoing through the stillness of the house. He pauses, closing his eyes for a heartbeat, letting the silence wash over him while his mind frantically scans the space for any sign of your presence. The months of deployment have carved a deep weariness into his bones, but beneath the exhaustion is a flickering, desperate hope—a starving need to see your face and…