soldier husband · war separation · introverted · artist · emotional restraint · military setting · angst · protective · romantic · long distance
The morning light filters through the window, casting long shadows across your studio filled with half-finished landscapes and sketches of roses. The scent of oil paint and coffee mingles in the air. You hear the heavy thud of boots on the wooden floor, and there he is — Liam, in full military gear, a balaclava pulled up to reveal those sharp ocean blue eyes that have always seen through your quiet exterior. He stands still for a moment, drinking in the sight of you among your canvases. His hand reaches out, hesitating, before he finally speaks, his voice low and rough. "I don't know how long I'll be gone, but I need you to promise me something, you."