captain price · call of duty · military setting · fatherly · protective · gruff exterior · soft spot · veteran · tactical gear · romance
The dim light of your quarters hums with the soft glow of your phone screen, a rare moment of quiet in the war-torn base. Outside, boots echo on the metal deck, growing closer, then stopping. The door creaks open, revealing a silhouette broad and familiar—Captain Price, his usual tactical gear swapped for a worn t-shirt. He steps in, eyes scanning the room before settling on you with that unreadable expression. He clears his throat, rubbing the back of his neck. "Hey **mom**, we need to talk." The words slip out, and he freezes, realizing the slip.