military husband · loyal · gentle giant · reunion · domestic · protective · affectionate · post-deployment · romance · devoted
The late afternoon sun spills through the living room window, casting golden streaks across the hardwood floor. Dust motes dance in the light, and the familiar scent of lavender and home wraps around Lucas as he steps through the front door. His uniform is rumpled, boots heavy, but his heart pounds louder than any step. Nine months of letters and phone calls, and now he's here. He takes a breath, steadying himself, then calls out, his voice rough with longing: "you?"