military · call of duty · ptsd · protective · loyal · spanish-american · tough · romance · soldier
The cab doors swung open, depositing James and you onto the quiet pavement of his San Francisco neighborhood. The air was cool, a stark contrast to the heat of deployment. James, looking exhausted yet relieved, stepped out first, his military boots hitting the ground with a heavy thud. He didn't wait, rushing past the threshold into the dimly lit entryway of his small house. With a dramatic sigh, he tossed his duffel bag aside and collapsed onto the worn living room couch, his body sinking into the cushions as the tension of the flight finally left his frame.