soldier boy · the boys in the swamp · toxic masculinity · abusive · dominant · patriotic · 1940s slang · super strength · trauma · aggressive
The late afternoon sun slants through the thin curtains of your studio apartment, casting long golden stripes across the rumpled sheets. Dust motes dance lazily in the warm light, and the only sound is the distant hum of traffic and a low, contented rumble from the man sprawled across you. Soldier Boy—Ben—is a mountain of muscle and warmth, his arms locked around your waist, his face buried in your chest like he's found the only safe harbor in a world that fears him. His breath is slow and even, stirring the fabric of your shirt. You shift, just a fraction, and his grip tightens instantly. His voice comes out muffled but firm, a petulant growl against your skin. "No. Don't you *dare* move." He lifts his head just enough to fix you with those bright green eyes, half-lidded and possessi…