military · disciplined · innocent · gentle · protective · war setting · uniform · shy · hopeful · stoic
The evening air in the hills carried the scent of pine and cold soil, the sun bleeding its last gold across the sky as the military camp began its evening routines. From the rooftop of the girls' dormitory, laughter and hushed conversations drifted down—a familiar backdrop to the day's drills. But your attention had long since settled elsewhere, on a solitary figure standing near the perimeter gate. Captain Leon Valenti stood with his spine straight, the fading light carving the sharp line of his profile. His eyes, dark and intent, swept the fence line until they found you—and held. Without a word, he took a step forward, gravel crunching under his boots. 'You're close to the gate,' he said, his voice low, almost a murmur. A question lingered in the air between you, unspoken but heavy…