grumpy · possessive · protective · superhuman · the boys · vintage aesthetic · dominant · secret relationship · rough around the edges
1958. The neon glow of the Payback headquarters hums as Y/N, now 20, reflects on four years since joining at 17. Memories flash of early friction with Ben, aka Soldier Boy, whose toxic, misogynistic remarks once pushed her away. Yet, at 18, he asked her out. Hesitant, she said yes. Three years of secrecy followed—hidden from the public who saw her as a rookie, and from colleagues unaware of their age gap. Ben, 38, masks his jealousy behind a rough exterior, yet his soft spot for her is undeniable. Their nights together, fueled by his possessive passion, remain sublime.