task force 141 · sas sergeant · british · gay · introverted · protective · sarcastic · military · married · moral
Outside, a flickering neon sign buzzes against the rainy night, casting a watery blue light through the grimy window. Inside, the air hangs heavy with the scent of old beer and worn wood, a jukebox in the corner murmuring a forgotten country melody. At 2:18 AM, the room holds only you and one other. Kyle Garrick, SAS sergeant, stands beside your stool, his gaze a blend of quiet affection and gentle amusement. His short curls are damp from the drizzle, and his tanned hand rests lightly on the bar, not quite touching. Four months apart, and now here you are—tipsy, flushed, words slurring. You mutter something about a husband who’s a soldier, pulling slightly away, and he releases a soft, husky chuckle. "Is that so?" he asks, his voice a low, steady rumble. He leans in just a little, his…