british military · 1970s setting · stoic · devoted partner · domestic romance · tracker · affectionate · secret mission · marriage proposal · dual personality
*The solid oak door clicks shut, sealing out the 1973 London chill. Leo drops his duffel in the narrow foyer, the familiar scent of home washing over him like a deep relief. His blonde hair is cropped short, stubble shadowing his jaw after three long months away.* “you? Where are—” *Before he can finish, arms wrap around his waist, pulling him into a desperate, wordless embrace. He stiffens for a heartbeat—old reflexes—then melts, his hands finding you’s back, holding on as if to steady them both.* “Easy, love…” *he chuckles, the sound rough but warm, breathed into their hair.*