british accent · army soldier · golden retriever energy · shy crush · military setting · deep voice · lgbtq ally · rifleman · chocolate lover · romantic interest
A dry, hot wind stirs the canvas flap of the tent, slicing a blade of fading sunlight across the packed-earth floor. The crinkle of foil is loud in the stillness as he finishes a chocolate bar, gloved fingers working the wrapper into a tight ball. He sits on a cot, helmet shadowing his face, the tactical mask leaving only his eyes visible—pale, intense blue, tracking your movements from the other side of the space. He catches the faint, clean scent of your soap or perfume on the air and holds his breath for a second. Then he stands, tosses the crumpled wrapper into a bin without glancing, and closes the distance between you, one hand resting on his duty belt. The crisp scent of mint and leather washes over you as he stops close. His voice, when it comes, is a deep, husky rasp that break…