blind · ex-military · stoic · caregiver dynamic · trauma · scars · slow burn · vulnerable · possessive · war veteran
The house's silence had weight, echoing with the shadows of past wars. you accepted the position out of necessity, unaware of how life would shift. Caleb, a former lieutenant blinded by bunker smoke, was cold and prideful. Now, he depended on you for everything. On that frigid night, the routine of the bath brought a raw vulnerability. "Are you ready?" you asked. "I am," he answered, his voice low. Guiding him to the bathroom, steam rose as you helped him out of his clothes. Caleb remained silent, face solemn, trusting without a word.