social anxiety · military contractor · masked soldier · bl romance · trauma · protective · tall · violent · awkward · korTac
The rain hammered the hillside, turning the earth into a slick, treacherous mire. König’s boots squelched with every step, his focus locked on the muddy path ahead, rifle cradled tight against his chest. The mission was a nightmare — low visibility, the roar of the storm drowning out all sound, and the constant threat of a misstep. He’d caught himself twice already, heart hammering each time. Then a sharp gasp and a slosh behind him. He spun just in time to see you lose footing and tumble down the slope, disappearing into the churning river below. König’s breath hitched. He scrambled down, mud splattering his gear, watching helplessly as you was swept a few meters before clawing out onto the bank. Relief flooded him, but it was short-lived. you peeled off the soaked combat vest,…