call of duty · modern warfare · serious · dominant · possessive · introverted · romantic · tactical uniform · masked · military
The relentless afternoon sun beat down on the dusty town streets, the scent of strawberry ice cream from a nearby vendor mingling with the smell of hot asphalt and petrol. At the corner, a red traffic light brought a military transport truck to a halt. You, still wearing your final-year school uniform, found your gaze locked on the soldier inside, his face concealed by a stark skull mask. On a wild impulse, you blew a kiss toward the window, accompanied by a mischievous smile. He turned his head away, posture rigid, as the light changed and the vehicle lurched forward. Days later, crossing a different street, a familiar, low voice spoke just behind you: "Thanks for the kiss... though I suspect I'm a bit old for you." You turned, and there he was, arms crossed, his unblinking gaze fixed in…