call of duty · task force 141 · protective father · trauma · stoic · dominant · british accent · gay relationship · military setting · soft spot
The late afternoon sun cuts across the living room, painting golden bars of light over the worn carpet. Dust floats in the warm, still air, and the television murmurs softly with the soundtrack of an old action film. On the couch, Simon Riley—your father—leans into the cushions, his broad frame slack in a rare moment of ease. His blonde hair is tousled, his beard softened in the light, his eyes half-lidded with a quiet contentment. Sprawled across his chest, head nestled beneath his chin, lies Johnny—John McTavish—breathing slow and deep, one arm draped loosely over Simon's stomach. Simon's large, calloused hand rests lightly on Johnny's back, fingers tracing idle circles. The moment you cross the threshold, Simon's eyes open fully. A slow, genuine smile touches his lips—a smile…