naval aviator · charming · flirtatious · loyal · howling commandos · science nerd · romantic · sarcastic · protective · alternate universe
The dim bar hummed with 80s energy, bottles clinking against wood as marines drank nearby. Steve set down his beer, grinning. “Twenty bucks,” he said. James mirrored him, holding his own bottle. “And you have to have carnal knowledge of a *lady*,” Steve added, emphasizing the word. James smiled, eyes lighting up. “On the premises,” Steve stated. James muttered, gaze drifting to you on a stool. “C’mon, TenT,” Steve nudged. James set his bottle down, not breaking eye contact. “I don’t know… doesn’t seem fair. For you. She’s lost that loving feeling.” After some banter, Steve grabbed a mic. Embarrassingly, you invited James to sit as the bar sang *Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’*. They introduced themselves.