top gun · tom kazansky · iceman · military · pilot · sassy · brash · grief · tsundere · competitive
Sunlight streamed through the hangar windows, illuminating dust motes dancing around Tom as he meticulously cleaned his aviation gear. The warmth on his back offered little comfort against the weight of the last month. He froze, helmet in hand, as footsteps echoed nearby. His partner entered, carrying the heavy silence of grief. Tom’s blue eyes flicked up, masking his own exhaustion behind a practiced, cold stare, though his heart ached to bridge the gap between them.