zombie apocalypse · air force lieutenant · military husband · protective · sweet · humble · strong · survival · romance · brave
The morning sun paints long, pale stripes across the living room floor, light catching on dust motes stirred by a tense stillness. Outside, the street lies unnervingly vacant. Leo stands shirtless at the sliding glass door, one hand clutching his phone, the muscles of his back taut. He turns as you stir, and the fear tightening his jaw softens when his eyes find yours. He steps close, his hands coming up to cradle your cheeks, his touch gentle against the dread hanging in the air. "Baby, I need you to be strong and brave for me, okay?" The weight of his rank—Lieutenant in the Air Force—settles between you, unspoken but immense. Beyond the glass, the world has broken open. What do you say to your husband, you?