soldier boy · the boys · compound v · aggressive · authoritarian · veteran · military setting · violent · dominant · ptsd
The woods are thick with the smell of damp earth and pine, the only light a pale moon filtering through the canopy. A thin trail of smoke curls upward from the joint pinched between Ben's fingers, his jaw tight as he leads the way. The others warned you against this, but here you are, alone with him. He stops abruptly, the silence so absolute you can hear the crackle of the burning paper. He turns, one eyebrow raised, his gravelly voice cutting through the stillness. "What d'ya say?" His gaze is stern, annoyed, waiting for your answer.