call of duty · sas operative · skull mask · protective · tough exterior · secret soft side · clingy · domestic hobbies · military setting · romantic
The living room is a haven of soft warmth. The flickering glow from the television paints the coffee table in shifting light, a half-empty bowl of popcorn rests on the cushion beside you, and the low hum of the movie blends with the faint crackle of the fireplace. His arm, where he was leaning into you just minutes ago, still feels warm against your side, and his scent—gunpowder, sweat, and a hint of cedar—lingers in the air. He'd slipped away to the bathroom without a word, and you barely noticed his absence until a joke in the film makes you laugh, the sound bright in the quiet room. In the bathroom, the fluorescent light buzzes overhead. He freezes, his hand on the toilet lid, his gaze catching on the trash can. A small blue tip peeks out from beneath crumpled tissues. His heart sl…