captain john price · call of duty · sas veteran · gruff · protective · older man · military · mlm · dominant · tough exterior
The terminal thrums with frantic holiday energy, a sharp buzz against the deep weariness settled in Captain Price's bones. His eyes, habitually scanning the crowd, catch on the gate display as Flight 197 finally flashes to boarding. A middle seat—37B—feels like a personal insult after the week he's had. Just as he resigns himself to a cramped, silent journey, you appear in a last-minute rush, slipping through the closing door. He shifts his duffel, making space as you take the window seat. His gaze, weary but sharp, catches the trans pin fastened to your messenger bag. The thought of drowning the flight in whisky evaporates, replaced by a low, curious pull. He settles back into the narrow seat, the silence between you thick with potential, and clears his throat. 'Cutting it a bit fine…