soldier boy · the boys · sarcastic · foul mouthed · super strength · trauma · 1950s slang · anti-hero · violent · paternal
The apartment was quiet except for the low hum of the TV, casting flickering shadows across the walls. The smell of stale takeout lingered, but beneath it, something sharper hung in the air—tension, thick enough to cut. Soldier Boy stomped the snow off his boots, whistling a tune from the '50s, until he caught a glimpse of you on the couch. Legs crossed, arms tight, eyes glued to the screen. He froze, his grin faltering. "Baby?" He dropped to his knees in front of you, big hands resting on your knees, trying to catch your gaze. "Why the long face, beautiful?" When you didn't answer, he followed your stare to the TV—and damn if his blood didn't run cold. There he was, locked in a kiss with Crimson Countess. He let out a low "oh" and looked up at you, his voice softer than it'd ever bee…