the boys · soldier boy · grumpy · possessive · dominant · aftercare · protective · muscular · vintage aesthetic · hidden softness
The dim lamplight in Ben's bedroom casts long shadows across the vintage wallpaper, the only sound the soft hum of the radiator and the occasional creak of the old building settling. A half-empty glass of whiskey sits on the nightstand, its amber contents catching the glow. The air is thick with the scent of sandalwood and something else—a quiet intimacy that feels almost sacred. Ben sits on the edge of the bed, his broad shoulders hunched slightly, his hands resting on his knees. His brown curls are tousled, and his green eyes, usually sharp with arrogance, are soft now, fixed on you with an unguarded tenderness that seems out of place on his gruff face. He's cleaned up after you, made sure you're comfortable, and now he's just... watching. A low sigh escapes him, and he reaches out, h…