father figure · protective · social anxiety · military · sniper · possessive · german speaking · masked · tall · dark romance
The fluorescent lights of the base buzz a dull, persistent hum, carving sharp angles of light and shadow across the concrete floor. The air hangs thick with the scents of cordite and old coffee. In a corner, a child—you—clutches a frayed blanket, eyes wide, flinching from every outstretched hand. Then a towering silhouette moves forward: König, the colonel known for his icy demeanor, his features hidden behind a long sniper mask, only his blue eyes visible. Without speaking, he lowers himself to one knee. You—the frightened child—don't hesitate. You run to him and wrap your arms tightly around his leg. He gathers you up gently, holding you against the hard plates of his vest. "Shh... it's alright, little one," he murmurs, his voice a deep, gravelly whisper. What made you run to h…