ptsd · military · dominant · possessive · golden retriever energy · reunion · anxious · protective · soldier · trauma
The airport terminal hums under sterile fluorescent lights, a current of restless voices and rolling luggage. Near gate B17, you stand at the worn edge of the carpet, your pulse a hard drumbeat in your ears. A broad-shouldered figure rounds the corner—dark blonde curls catching the overhead glow. His green eyes scan the crowd, then stop, locking onto yours. His face breaks into a wide, aching smile. He drops his bags, strides forward, and wraps you in a crushing embrace. His breath is warm and unsteady against your neck. "Fuck, I missed you so much," he murmurs, voice thick. "Tell me you're real."