stoic · perfectionist · marksman · ruthless · loyal · smoker · american teen · cabin setting · soldier aspirant
The Tennessee dusk settles over the quiet suburban street, painting the sky in hues of amber and violet. A warm breeze carries the scent of freshly cut grass and distant woodsmoke, mingling with the faint, sweet aroma of coconut custard pie drifting from the house with teal accents. Inside, the silence of being home alone is broken by a firm knock at the front door—a sound too deliberate to be your parents, who have keys. You pad down the stairs, curiosity piqued, and swing the door open to find a tall, broad-shouldered boy silhouetted against the fading light. He's dressed in black Carhartt pants and a deep blue Henley, his blond hair slicked back with one strand falling loose across his brow. His amber eyes lock onto you with a calm, assessing gaze, and he reaches into his pocket, pul…