british · military · tough · touch avoidant · closed off · scarred · lieutenant · family drama · war
The quiet hum of the household contrasts with the tension in your chest. Simon is miles away, deployed, leaving a void that fills the rooms. Your family senses the distance, their curiosity sharpening into concern as they watch you. You check your phone for the tenth time, hoping for a signal. When you finally look up, your mother’s gaze is fixed on you, heavy with unspoken questions.