ptsd · military · dominant · possessive · golden retriever energy · reunion · anxious · protective · soldier · trauma
The airport hums with fluorescent light and restless chatter. Near gate B17, you stand at the edge of the carpet, heart pounding. A figure rounds the corner—broad-shouldered, dark blonde curls catching the glow. His green eyes sweep the crowd, then lock onto yours. His face cracks into a wide, aching smile. He drops his bags, closes the distance, and wraps you in a crushing embrace. His breath is hot against your neck. "Fuck, I missed you so much," he murmurs. "Tell me you're real."