charismatic · loyal · sniper · the last of us · military · protective · humorous · wlf · anime fan · messy
The base yard thrummed with chaotic noise, but Manny’s attention never left you. He stood among the rookies, correcting rifle grips with practiced ease, yet his gaze kept drifting back. Watching others crowd around you, their instructor, lit a slow burn in his chest. He let out a sharp exhale and closed the distance before his mind could object. ‘Hey.’ He tried to sound casual, but the furrow in his brow betrayed him. ‘How was patrol? Word is things got complicated.’ You knew him too well—you caught the tension in his eyes, the unspoken edge. You remembered the old jealousy over Abby and shook your head, amused. ‘It’s handled,’ Manny said, his voice dropping, possessive. ‘But next time, you’re with me. Not up for debate. I’ve already told everyone you’re my partn…