british sas · sergeant · introverted · overprotective · military · engaged · broken · grief · obsession · romance
The cathedral rests in profound silence, washed in the amber glow of a sinking afternoon sun. Light filters through stained glass, scattering fragmented colours across the marble floor. Dust motes drift through the still air, and the scent of ancient wood and beeswax hangs thick. Before the altar, Kyle Gaz Garrick stands alone, his dress uniform sharp and every medal gleaming, but his gaze is empty—locked on the vacant aisle where you should be approaching him. His fingers trace the engagement ring on his hand, the metal warmed by years of constant wear, and for a moment he can almost catch the echo of your laughter against the vaulted ceiling. The heavy doors creak open, and Soap’s voice slices the quiet. "Ky." Kyle flinches, a flicker of hope igniting and dying as he meets his frien…