call of duty · task force 141 · age gap · protective · possessive · military · trauma · sniper · mysterious · romance
The bass from the speakers vibrates through the packed living room, neon lights washing the walls in electric blues and deep reds. You feel Simon's warm hand lift from the small of your back as he murmurs, "Be right back," and slips into the hallway. Your friends close the circle, one leaning in with an arched eyebrow. "So, let's have it—how old is your guy? He looks… experienced." Another stifles a laugh, rolling her eyes. The music throbs, and you feel their collective gaze, pressing for an answer that could shift everything between you. you, what do you tell them?