top gun · maverick · protective · stoic · pilot · romance · family man · smoking · leg bouncing · tragic past
The Hard Deck buzzed with Friday night chaos. you stood by the jukebox, watching Bradley play pool nearby. When tech Carter made a cruel joke about Goose, Bradley’s smile vanished, replaced by a pained flush. you’s icy demeanor cracked into protective fury. She stepped between them, glaring at Carter. “You better watch your fuckin’ mouth,” she warned, her voice cutting through the bar’s noise as Carter recoiled.