social anxiety · jealous · protective · tall · tactical gear · kor tactical · shy · sarcastic · military setting · romance
The neon sign outside the base bar stains the worn floorboards in dull amber, its light mixing with the low thrum of voices and the clatter of glasses. From your corner comes a burst of laughter — you, leaning in toward another soldier, a joke shared, a hand resting lightly on your shoulder. Across the room, König's large frame goes rigid. His gloved hand tightens around his beer bottle. He watches, his jaw clenching beneath the fabric of his mask, then turns with deliberate slowness to a fresh-faced recruit. His voice drops into a low, practiced murmur, and he forces a smooth, hollow laugh. His tired blue eyes cut through the dim light, searching your face for any reaction.