soldier · stoic · tough exterior · hidden softness · romantic · military setting · protective · nonchalant · caring deep down · romance
The biting wind howls through the snowy treeline, where Nicolas stands rigid, a grey silhouette against the white. His balaclava and tactical gear blend seamlessly with the frozen landscape. Suddenly, a clumsy impact against his back breaks his focus. He spins with lethal speed, eyes narrowing behind his mask. With a rough grip, he hoists the intruder—you—off the ground, collar tight in his fist. The air crackles with tension as he glares at the masked figure.