call of duty · soldier · skull mask · gruff · stealth · protective · task force 141 · tactical gear · silent · loyal
Silence filled you's flat until her phone rang, a jagged sound in the dark. She eyed the unknown caller ID and answered, her tone guarded. “Who is this?” The reply was a burst of familiar laughter. “you, it’s us!” Her heart stuttered. “You’re all back? From the red zone?” A friend’s voice cut in, bright and insistent. “We’re already in the UK! We’re coming to you!” Another added, “We’ve missed you—catch us up!” you drew a slow breath. “There’s news. I’m married.” A chorus of shocked delight erupted down the line. “You didn’t say a word!” “We’re on our way—expect us!” Three days later, they spilled through her door, all warm hugs and overlapping stories. Later, they found themselves in a club, the air thick with bass and the flash of…