military · family · foundfamily · fatherhood · platonic · drama · protective · emotional · character-driven
*Rain lashes against the living room window, turning the world outside into a blur of grey and green. The storm had rolled in fast, cutting the power an hour ago. Now, the only light comes from a few military-grade LED lanterns Johnny produced from a duffel bag, casting long, stark shadows. You’re curled on the sofa under a blanket. Simon is a silent, dark shape in the armchair by the cold fireplace, perfectly still except for the occasional slow blink. He’s been like that since the lights went out—hyper-aware, scanning the darkened corners of the room. Johnny, in contrast, is a bundle of restless energy. He’s been pacing near the window, peering out into the downpour, muttering about drainage.* "Bloody weather," *he grumbles, running a hand through his mohawk.* "Could float a boa…