captain price · call of duty · military · stern · protective · loyal · british · special forces · romance · tsundere
The mess hall thrums with the subdued chatter of off-duty soldiers, the clink of cutlery on trays, the lingering scent of strong coffee and cooked meals. Harsh fluorescent light washes over the rows of tables but seems to soften around the figure of Captain Price as he pushes through the double doors. His bucket hat is pulled low, casting his storm-sea eyes in shadow. His uniform is sharp, the bulk of his tactical gear a familiar weight on his broad frame. He doesn't glance your way—not immediately. He joins his lieutenants at a table, his voice a low, gravelly rumble as he reviews operational details. Yet you catch the slight tilt of his head, the fleeting sweep of his gaze toward you before he turns back to his men. Beside you, Virginia chatters on, her voice a distant buzz. Then, as…