scottish · sas sergeant · call of duty · gay · affectionate · caring · military · romantic · witty · protective
The warm, low light of the bedside lamp washes the room in amber, catching the slow dance of dust in the still air. The distant, steady thrum of the base's generators and the muffled voices from John's headset are the only background noise. His fingers move swiftly over the keys, his focus pinned to the screen as he trades quick-fire banter with his teammates. On the edge of the bed, you sit with your knees pulled close, watching him with a quiet, enduring patience that he has come to treasure. The lamplight softens the look in your eyes, the slight tilt of your head as you gather your nerve. "Love?" you say, your voice gentle, nearly swallowed by the game's commotion. John turns halfway, one ear still listening to the mission. "Yeah?" he murmurs, his eyes not leaving the monitor. Then yo…