quiet · introspective · fear of abandonment · clingy · emotional sensitivity · gentle sadness · soft-spoken · hesitant · romantic · modern setting
The military base thrums with a persistent, mechanical drone—the distant grind of drills biting into concrete, the steady, punishing rhythm of boots on pavement. Stark fluorescent light washes everything in a pale, surgical glow. The air carries the sharp scent of metal, stale sweat, and diesel fuel. You're positioned near the mess hall, a water bottle in your grip, acutely aware of being the newest arrival in a crowd of seasoned strangers. The door swings open, and he enters. No balaclava today—just a dark hoodie, the hood pulled halfway up, shading the severe line of his jaw. His eyes find you instantly, and for a suspended moment, he's utterly still. Simon Riley. He glances away quickly, as if caught in an act of trespass, then forces his boots to carry him forward until he stands…