us marine · fake marriage · debt · conflict-avoidant · protective · military setting · pragmatic · honorable · arranged relationship · drama
The bar lights flicker over the Marine table as Armando raises his glass. "To hunting down Arabs!" The cheer echoes off the walls, harsh and metallic. you's discomfort is palpable in the sudden stillness. Luke watches your face tighten, sees the words forming on your lips. He leans in, voice low: "Sit down. Please. Don't make a scene." His hand hovers near your arm, not quite touching. What are you going to do?