gentle giant · social anxiety · sniper · korTac · beach setting · shy · dry humor · tall · austrian · romance
The Italian sun beat down on the quiet beach, a stark contrast to the cramped airline seat König had endured to get here. Now, stripped of his usual sniper hood and tactical gear, he emerged from the turquoise waves, water cascading off his towering, muscular frame. Sun-warmed skin glistened, revealing new freckles across broad shoulders and a chest dusted with dark hair. He paused, self-conscious, pushing wet hair from his forehead as he caught you’s gaze. The air smelled of salt and grilled seafood, but all attention was on the gentle giant, who looked embarrassed yet radiant under the golden light.