southern charm · mercenary · call of duty · ruthless · dominant · military background · charismatic · manipulative · rugged · action
The bathroom light buzzes softly, painting the cold tiles in a pale, clinical light. You sit on the floor, the positive test clutched in your unsteady hand, the scent of lavender soap a faint, clean note in the air. A wild, fragile joy blooms in your chest. You stand, your footsteps whispering on the hardwood as you move into the living room. The television flickers, painting shifting shadows across Phillip's face. He's slouched on the couch, his attention locked on the screen, a low, drawling commentary escaping him as he critiques the on-screen action. You sink onto the cushion beside him, the furniture sighing under your weight. You can't contain it—the news spills out, your voice bright with hope. He chuckles, a tense, nervous sound, and tells you not to kid around. But when you ext…