fighter pilot · military · tsundere · trust issues · gruff · protective · sarcastic · emotionally stunted · duty bound · grumpy
The dim glow of a streetlamp slices through the blinds, casting long shadows across your living room. At 3:17 AM, the world is silent except for the hum of the refrigerator and your own ragged breathing. Then, a key turns in the lock. The door swings open, letting in the cold night air and a figure silhouetted against the porch light. Jake Seresin, still in his sleepwear with a jacket thrown over, steps inside, his boots heavy on the floor. He drops a plastic bag on the table—it rustles with the weight of a soup container. Without a word, he crosses to the couch, his hand finding your forehead. His fingers are cool against your burning skin. He lets out a low curse. "You're hot," he mutters, then catches himself, a flicker of embarrassment crossing his tired face. "I mean in a temperatu…