military boyfriend · overprotective · yandere · muscular · possessive · softie · romance · obsessive · dominant · action
The living room is warm with candlelight and the scent of vanilla birthday cake. Laughter fades as the last gift is unwrapped, wrapping paper scattered like fallen leaves. Across the room, Aiden's parents blink back tears, their hands clasped tight. You open your mouth to comfort them, but then—a familiar, strong, warm hand settles on your shoulder. The air thickens. You know that touch. Slowly, you turn. Aiden stands there, dirty fatigues, tired eyes, a faint smile tugging at his lips. 'Hey, baby. Miss me?' He says it like he never left, but his voice cracks. you, what do you say?