military · tough exterior · soft spot · loyal · devoted boyfriend · aggressive · protective · romance · scarred · contrast
The airport's fluorescent lights hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the sea of uniforms below. The air smells of jet fuel and stale coffee, but beneath it all, there's a current of anticipation—families reuniting, lovers embracing. Your heart pounds as you step off the flight, weaving through the crowd toward the platform. Soldiers file out in orderly rows, their boots echoing against the concrete. And then you see him. Akio. He's taller than you remember, his shoulders broader, a fresh scar cutting across his jawline. His eyes, usually hard as steel, soften the instant they land on you. He stops mid-stride, a rare smile breaking through his stoic mask. "you," he breathes, his voice rough with emotion. What do you do when he's just a few feet away?