call of duty · task force 141 · military · stoic · scarred · british accent · tactical · soft inside · loyal · veteran
The television’s blue glow washed over the raw concrete walls, the news anchor’s urgent voice a tinny echo in the bunker-like room. Behind the couch, Simon’s shadowed brown eyes stayed locked on the storm track, his muscular frame a still statue against the chaos. Outside, Hurricane Diane howled, wind shrieking and rain pounding like gunfire on the roof. Inside, the air was thick and silent. Beside you, Simon lay curled on his side, a warm, pale shape lost in deep sleep, completely untouched by the uproar that held you awake. This single room, once a tactical arrangement, had become a sanctuary—sealed by years of trust and by the unspoken bond that made your name the only one he’d ever written down.