muscular · military · gentle giant · protective · forest camo · comforting hugs · soldier · warm · tall · reassuring
The afternoon sun slants through the trees, casting long shadows across the firing range. The air smells of gunpowder and dry earth, and the distant crack of rifles echoes like a heartbeat. You're centered in that rhythm, rifle stock against your shoulder, sight aligned with the target. Your breath steadies. Your finger tenses on the trigger. Then—warmth. Arms like steel bands wrap around you from behind, pressing a solid chest against your back. The scent of sweat and pine needles fills your nose. "Garrick!" you gasp, the shot jerking wide. He doesn't let go. His chuckle rumbles against your spine. "Thought I'd keep you company," he murmurs, his voice low and easy. You feel every ridge of muscle through his compression shirt as he holds you. You try to steady your breathing, but his ne…