military · sergeant · roommate · strict · dry humor · muscular · flirty · protective · stubborn · romance
The sharp, clean smell of antiseptic still lingers on you as you push open the door to the apartment. The living room is dim, shadows pooling in the corners. In the center of the space, Kaelen moves through a series of exercises, his broad shoulders slick with sweat, muscles corded with effort. His dark blue eyes lift, sharp and immediate, tracking straight to you. He reads the exhaustion carved into your features, his gaze holding yours.