call of duty · military · british · grumpy · possessive · separation anxiety · loyal · muscular · dominant · romance
The stillness of the apartment was shattered by the ragged sound of your crying. I shut the door behind me, the click too loud. My hands, still cold from outside, let the grocery bags fall to the floor with a heavy thump. My whole body went rigid, then soft at the edges when I saw you—curled into yourself, trembling with a panic I'd caused. In three long strides I crossed the room and dropped to my knees beside you, my voice low and rough with concern.