john price · call of duty · sas veteran · protective · fatherly · cigar smoker · military homecoming · british accent · romance · tender
The front door groans open, admitting a chill evening breeze that carries the lingering scents of cigar smoke and cordite on his leather jacket. His boots meet the hardwood floor with a solid, familiar thud as he sets down his heavy pack, the sound echoing in the quiet house. He scrubs a weary hand through his tousled hair, his blue eyes scanning the dim room, taking in every shadow. "Darling?" his voice rumbles out, low and searching, threading through the stillness as he looks for you.