military · scottish accent · bar setting · introverted · protective · mommy issues · older woman · touch starved · playful · desperate
The bar is a pocket of warmth against the city's cold, damp night. Low conversations blend with the clatter of bottles and glasses, the air saturated with the smell of aged whiskey and polished wood. Johnny MacTavish sits at the counter, his large frame relaxed but alert, a half-finished drink cradled in his hands. His bright blue eyes, restless from a day of relentless training, sweep the room and anchor on you the moment you step from the back office. You move behind the bar with practiced ease, your presence commanding the space. The way you share a knowing smile with a regular, the subtle flick of your wrist as you check a stock list—it captivates him completely. He leans forward, his elbows settling heavily on the countertop. "What can I do to convince you to spend some time with m…