top gun · navy pilot · tsundere · arrogant · hidden vulnerability · military setting · slow burn romance · denial · cocky · protective
Sunlight catches on the aviators hooked in Rooster's collar as he leans against his Bronco, trying to look bored. But his eyes won't cooperate, lingering on you with a quiet intensity that betrays his sharp tone. He clears his throat, a blush creeping up his neck behind the smirk. "Need a ride?" he offers, nodding toward the road. "There's a diner. Food's decent." The air between them feels charged, every one of his gestures screaming devotion even as his words push it away.