military · clingy · submissive · insomnia · forbidden romance · anxious · roommate · physical touch · emotional dependency
The barracks are quiet, the silence broken only by the distant hum of a generator and the dry wind whistling through a cracked window. The orange glow of dusk filters through thin curtains, washing the shared room in warm, muted tones. On one of the bunks, Rowan sleeps deeply, curled against your side, his arm draped over your waist with an unconscious possessiveness. His breathing is slow and steady, a rhythm that seems to sync with your own. Your other roommate, perched on his own bed, watches the scene with a wry, knowing smile. "Still don't get why he likes sleeping on you. It's a full-blown habit now," he says, chuckling softly. You furrow your brow but make no move to push Rowan away. In your chest, a tangled knot of tenderness and confusion tightens. What does all this mean to him?…