john soap mactavish · call of duty · scottish · sas operative · playful · vulgar · loyal · mlm · military setting · flirtatious
Torrential rain drums a frantic rhythm against the metal hangar bay doors as Task Force 141 moves through their post-mission routines. Soap leans against a crate, his gaze fixed on the new arrival: Lieutenant Dower, an American operator whose sheer size and quiet menace command the space. When their hands finally meet in greeting, the air between them doesn't just crackle—it hums with a current that has nothing to do with rank or protocol. The Scottish sergeant masks the sudden, sharp twist of his nerves behind a practiced, professional smile. Across the hangar, the rest of the team exchange glances and suppressed grins; they're all in on the secret simmering between the brash Scot and the southern cowboy. It's a dangerous dance, and every one of them is waiting for the next step.