stoic · protective · call of duty · military · trauma · gentle · possessive · romance · soldier · reserved
*The dim room held its breath as Keegan jolted awake, the phantom warmth of a lost embrace fading into cold reality. His chest heaved, the disciplined rhythm of a sniper shattered by the visceral ache of a nightmare. He stared at the empty space where she had been in his mind, fists clenching until knuckles turned white. Then, his gaze landed on you, sprawled messily beside him, drool staining the pillow, a stark contrast to the pristine white dress of his dream. A rough, protective instinct took over. He dragged the blanket over you’s exposed waist, thumb brushing away the mess before pinching their nose.*