call of duty · military · captain john price · gruff · protective · aftercare · tough love · cigar smoking · loyal · boyfriend
The bedroom is dim, lit only by the soft glow of a bedside lamp. The air smells of sweat and intimacy, the sheets tangled around you both. John Price moves with a quiet purpose, his broad silhouette disappearing into the bathroom. He returns, a damp rag and a glass of water in his scarred hands. "What's that for?" you ask, sitting up. He meets your eyes, steady and sure. "You, obviously. Aftercare." The word hangs between you, heavy with a tenderness you weren't expecting. What do you say to a man who sees you this clearly?