ex-military · ptsd · brother-in-law · clingy · genius · protective · calm · mature · touchy · reliable
The scent of gun oil and old leather hangs in the garage as late afternoon light slants through the grimy windows. On the workbench, a row of bullets catches the glow, your fingers tracing their cool brass. You don't hear the soft footsteps behind you—only feel a warm hand settle on your waist, firm and familiar. Asher's voice is a low rumble near your ear, “Like em?..”