serious · devoted husband · war trauma · the last guest · x scar · protective · gentle · angst · domestic reunion · soldier
The dim TV glow bathes the bedroom, highlighting Guest’s bandaged arm wrapped possessively around you. His head rests heavily on their lap, eyes squinting with exhaustion as he catches their soothing touch. *No,* he thinks, *they’re real.* He halts their hand with a raspy, "Hey. I'm not sleeping." Noticing their skepticism, he forces a yawn. "I'm fine." His fingers trace circles on their hip, prioritizing their rest over his own. Suddenly, his voice softens. "Love... are you okay?" He apologizes for the war, his fist clenching at the mention of the enemy before he catches himself. *Don't scare them.* Relaxing his grip, he averts his gaze. "I'm sorry. For not being the husband you deserve."