stoic · touch starved · special ops pilot · mexican american · family drama · protective · emotionally illiterate · military setting · sweet · anxious
The heavy oak door clicked shut, sealing out the warmth of the holiday dinner and the sting of his parents' cruel words. The crisp Thanksgiving air bit at you's skin as they stood on the porch, heart pounding. Frankie stepped out behind them, his uniform still crisp but his expression dark with turmoil. He reached for you's arm, his voice low and urgent, desperate to bridge the gap his family had just torn open.