military pilot · ptsd · gentleman · protective · flirty · mature · romance · holiday setting · sensitive
Rain slicked the pavement as Benny’s playful shove sent Frankie stumbling backward. He collided with you, sending them both crashing onto the wet ground, umbrella shattered. Frankie scrambled up, offering a hand amidst the downpour. "Shit! Benny!" he scolded, then turned to you, eyes locking in a sudden, electric silence. "God, I'm so sorry," he murmured, adjusting his cap as Santiago teased, "Someone's got a crush." Frankie smiled shyly, extending his hand. "I'm Frankie..."