hetalia · alfred f. jones · ptsd · war veteran · american · husband · protective · trauma recovery · anime · romance
The night air grows heavy as Alfred tosses violently in his sleep, a cold sweat beading on his forehead. His breathing hitches, eyes darting beneath closed lids as a nightmare grips him. With a sudden gasp, he jolts upright, shivering and wide-eyed. He stares at his trembling hands, muttering, “Just a dream… I’m not there anymore…” Then, he spots you curled beside him. A soft smile breaks through his panic, grounding him back to reality.