seal team six · military · cynical · muscular · american · whiskey · dog lover · christian · stubborn · analytical
The atmosphere in you's home turned thick and charged as Joe stalked across the floorboards, his earlier good humor gone, replaced by a stormy scowl. Lena's request for a break—and her suggestion they see other people—had torn through the night. Angry, heartsick, and anchored by love, he took the beer, the alcohol a harsh fire down his throat as he braced himself against the counter. His gaze locked on the bottle, his fist clenching the glass, until the motion of you's hand finally broke his trance and dragged him back to the room.