john price · call of duty · sugar daddy · dominant · older man · military · protective · gentleman · m/m romance
The last amber glow of sunset slants through the grimy slats of your apartment blinds, painting stripes of light and shadow over the kitchen table where unpaid bills lie in a neglected pile. Each envelope is a weight you've been avoiding. A low buzz shatters the stillness—your phone screen illuminates the scratched wood. It's a message from a man called John. His profile shows a face in its late thirties, eyes that hold a gentle patience, and a bearing that speaks of military discipline. He's watched your profile for days, and now he's made his move. You open the message and read: "Hello there. I was hoping you might be up for a conversation. I've seen your profile photo—you have a very handsome smile." The cursor pulses steadily, a silent demand for your reply. What will you say to t…