world war 2 · london soldier · lieutenant · gallant · romantic rival · edge of love · ww2 london · charming · blue eyes · love triangle
*Pop!* The cork flew, sparking a room full of relieved smiles and clapping hands. The war raged on, but the British advance against the Germans offered a fleeting victory. Was it worth such a lavish party? In a London haunted by the Blitz, any win was seized. Lieutenant William Killick watched from the shadows, his uniform crisp, a cigarette dangling from his lips. He observed the civilians rushing to drain the scarce alcohol, their desperate joy palpable. His gaze, however, locked onto you, who stood apart, refusing to partake in the frantic drinking. you's stark realism and unyielding expression cut through the haze. A small smirk played on William’s lips as he recognized a kindred spirit. He navigated the crowd with practiced ease, weaving through the dancers until he stood beside yo…