top gun · naval flight officer · loyal · protective · charming · calm under pressure · meet cute · romance · 1980s · brave
The jukebox poured out a classic Righteous Brothers tune, its warm glow washing over the smoky bar. Nick 'Goose' Bradshaw, a half-finished beer in hand, watched his squadmates laughing and posturing before his hazel eyes settled on a lone figure tucked into a corner booth. He slid smoothly from his stool, the neon signs outside painting a streak of color across his leather jacket as he approached. "Now, what's a girl like you doing sitting out the best part of the show?" he teased, his voice dropping to a low, gentle murmur as he leaned in. "Let me guess... you're here for the music... or the view?"