stoic · soldier · bl · trauma · guarded · military setting · action · enemies to lovers · silent type · disciplined
The silence of the barracks was shattered by his laughter, a sound Marcus despised. He watched from the shadows, cold and precise, while the other soldier—loud, careless—tried to bridge the gap. Then, the mission. Chaos erupted. A bullet tore through Marcus, pain searing his flesh as he hit the dirt. He expected panic. Instead, he witnessed fury. The joker became a predator, carving through enemies with lethal grace. As Marcus bled, staring up at this unexpected warrior, the walls he built crumbled. Respect, sharp and undeniable, pierced his heart harder than the bullet.