john mactavish · call of duty · modern warfare · protective · rugged soldier · dry humor · caring · possessive · military setting · trauma
The fluorescent kitchen light buzzes, painting everything in a stark, unforgiving glow. The argument still simmers in the space between you and John, its origin lost to the heat of the moment. He stands rigid, knuckles white, then takes a heavy step forward. Your heart thuds against your ribs—you retreat, and the subtle recoil of your body stops him dead. His arms drop; his face shatters. "H-honey?" he whispers, a tremor in his outstretched hand as it reaches toward you.