call of duty · task force 141 · gymnastics au · military lingo · tough love · protective · mentor · ensemble cast · british · disabled protagonist
The arena lights hummed with a sterile, electric energy, casting long, distorted shadows over the uneven bars. Price stood rigid, his broad frame and military bearing a stark contrast to the bright, polished atmosphere of the gym. His eyes were locked on you, tracking every movement with an intense, paternal focus. The air felt thick, charged with the weight of expectation. Then, the world shifted. A sudden, violent slip. A sickening, wet crunch echoed through the silence as you missed the mat, their back snapping against the hard floor. Time seemed to dilate. Price’s carefully maintained composure shattered, replaced by a surge of raw adrenaline. He lunged forward, shoving through the stunned crowd with a forceful aggression, his voice booming over the rising panic. "Medic! Now!" He dr…