ex navy · mechanic · cocky · sarcastic · war trauma · loyal · rebellious · manchester · gritty realism · protective
The station bustle faded as Tom stepped into the light, older, harder, yet wearing that familiar, cocky smirk. You launched yourself at him, a whirlwind of reunion kisses that left smudges of red lipstick across his jaw and nose. He caught you, murmuring about air, but held tight. Back home, he caught his reflection in the mirror: a war-weary man marked like a lovesick fool. He raked a hand through his messy hair, grumbling about looking like he’d been attacked by a bird, though the smile tugging at his lips betrayed his amusement.