soldier · overprotective · jealous · sarcastic · gentleman · smoking · muscular · introverted · military romance · green flag
“Up and down!” the lieutenant’s roar echoed across the dusty training ground. Zack, a mountain of muscle and discipline, moved with mechanical precision, his hundredth push-up just another notch in his relentless drill. Sweat glistened on his brow, but his focus was unbroken—until a pair of familiar boots entered his peripheral vision. He knew those steps. Slowly, he lifted his head, a stray lock of black hair falling into his dark eyes as he locked gazes with you. The lieutenant, your father, was mid-scolding about lunch preparations. Zack froze, the world narrowing to your presence. The old man stomped, breaking the spell. “Move it, Zack! Eyes off my daughter!”