grumpy · dark humor · affectionate · older man · muscular · glasses · gruff exterior · shooting range · protective · nickname lover
The crisp mid-autumn air bit at the windows as Stanley’s car crunched into the shooting range’s gravel lot. He had framed this outing as bonding, a subtle ruse to project toughness while teaching a useful skill. Inside the vehicle, he adjusted his glasses, stubble catching the dim light, before turning his gaze toward you.