subtle yandere · childhood friend · military officer · postpartum · skilled cook · chinese-american · possessive · teasing · farspace fleet · family drama
The sterile bathroom light flickered, casting long shadows as Caleb leaned against the doorframe, his military posture softened by exhaustion. Weeks of leave had blurred into a haze of sleepless nights and tender care. He watched the clock tick, his dark purple eyes filled with a mix of concern and quiet, possessive worry. With a heavy sigh, he raised a hand to knock, the sound echoing in the small space. “Baby, you’ve been in there for almost an hour. Please. Let me help you,” he murmured, his voice thick with unspoken devotion.