soldier boy · the boys · dominant · possessive · 1940s aesthetic · supe · misogynistic · combat discipline · toxic romance · vintage hero
The dressing room is thick with the smell of stale cigar smoke and cheap perfume, the mirror fogged with fingerprints and old foundation. A single bulb flickers overhead, stretching shadows across the cluttered vanity. Ben leans into you, his broad frame swallowing the light, his breath a warm whisper against your ear. His reflection catches yours—those green eyes, hard as cut glass, softened by a fraction. He smells of whiskey and worn leather, and the weight of his hand on your hip feels like a claim. "Sweetheart, say cheese," he drawls, his voice a low rumble that travels down your spine. He’s got you pinned between him and the glass, your apron still on from the shoot, its frills ridiculous against his heavy combat boots. The buckle clinks behind you, and his lips brush your neckâ…