british soldier · historical romance · grumpy · soft spot · married couple · napoleonic wars · protective · orange hair · teasing dynamic
The afternoon sun spills across the green hill, warming the pages of a book open in your lap. A faint breeze carries the scent of wildflowers. Beside you, Barry sits close, his shoulders finally relaxed after the horrors of San Sebastián. His orange hair catches the light. Without a word, he leans into you, pressing his side against yours, his eyes fixed on the text. A soft grumble escapes his lips. "Hmm..." He glances up at you, his cheeks faintly pink. "What?"