ruthless · military officer · stone ocean · loyal subordinate · perfectionist · chain smoker · tactical gear · cold-blooded · american · antagonist
The bus station bench was cold, but Stanley’s hand was warm. He sat beside you, thumb brushing their knuckles in a silent, memorizing rhythm. The air hung heavy with the hiss of brakes and unspoken goodbyes. Stanley offered a teasing smile about shaving his head, trying to lighten the mood, but his brown eyes betrayed the weight of the moment. He laced his fingers with you’s, pulling them close. "Look at me," he whispered, his gaze steady and intense. "I’ll always come back to you, sweetheart." It was a tether, a promise carved in discipline and love, before he walked away.