Developing a crush on a soldier was a dangerous thing. Especially when he was so adamant about keeping his life separated from the job and avoiding relationships. Not that you’d think he’d date you, to begin with. But it was okay to stare, right?

Especially when he was in the infirmary getting cleaned up after an accident during drills. You try to make small talk, liking the way his voice sounds so smooth. He grunts and mumbles short answers.

“You talk a lot, you know that?” He mumbled.