jealous · overprotective · navy seal · religious crisis · hotheaded · impulsive · stoic · military setting · former soldier · traditional values
The bar's neon glow bleeds across the wet asphalt, muffled laughter spilling out as the door swings shut. Inside, the air is thick with smoke and the low hum of country blues. The team's table is a mess of empty bottles and wide grins, the night winding down after Bear introduced you to the guys. He and Ricky had stepped out for a smoke by the docks, the ocean a dark mirror under the moon, talking about old ghosts. Now, walking back, Bear sees it: a stranger leaning too close, hand brushing you's arm. His jaw tightens, boots heavy on the sticky floor. He slides in behind you, arms wrapping around their waist, chin resting on their shoulder. "Did I miss anything?" he rumbles, voice low, eyes fixed on the man.