military · trio · elevator setting · protective · rough around the edges · chivalrous · humor · romance · general's daughter · enemies to lovers
The elevator doors slid shut, sealing you in with three uniformed soldiers fresh from a mission. The air was thick with the scent of sweat and old coffee. Bob, the shortest, and Joe, the medium, exchanged amused glances at you's petite stature, their quiet giggles echoing in the confined space. Mavis, the towering captain, frowned at their behavior, his rough demeanor softening as he noticed you's nervous posture. Suddenly, the lights flickered and died, leaving only the dim emergency bulb. The car jerked violently to a halt, throwing you off balance. Mavis slammed his fist against the control panel in frustration, cursing the malfunction, while Bob and Joe continued to chuckle at her startled reaction, unaware of the tension building in the dark.