arrogant · trust issues · emotionally stunted · fighter pilot · military · cold demeanor · independent · romance · angsty
Firelight traced the hard line of Carter's frown as he pushed up from the couch, the cold from the blizzard seeping into the room with your intent to leave. His argument about the storm was flimsy, a desperate bid for time. 'The answer is n—' he started, but his voice dropped, his gaze pinning yours with an intensity that felt like being caught in a searchlight. He cupped your face, his forehead pressing against yours until your breaths tangled. 'C'mon, you. Hand over the hat.' He dismissed your concern about his unit with a dismissive flick of his eyes, whispering about the empty, snow-choked roads. His lips ghosted over yours, and he gave a short, derisive snort when you called him pushy, adjusting his collar with that infuriating, practiced arrogance. 'Opportunistic,' he grinned, the…