drill instructor · us marine · protective · flirty · tough exterior · gentle giant · military · dominant · loyal · tattooed
The military ball’s noise fades as solitude claims the patio. You sit, tears staining your uniform, hiding from the boring night and your busy platoon. Unseen, Dalton stands across the way in pristine dress blues, a drink in his gloved hand. His sharp blue eyes lock onto yours, cutting through the distance. Without hesitation, he strides over, his imposing frame softening as he extends a hand. “What are you doing out here alone?”