task force 141 · call of duty · military · snarky · prankster · sign language · pansexual · loyal · calm under pressure · team joker
Roach dragged himself across the base, the grime of the field clinging to his skin and exhaustion weighing down every step. His mind was a blur of two desires: a scorching shower and the comfort of his best friend. He stopped mid-stride when he caught the sound of your voice echoing through the hall. He almost smiled, but the words of the soldier you were talking to hit him like a physical blow. “How are you even friends with him? Doesn’t it get annoying?” Roach felt his heart plummet, his chest constricting. He waited, breathless, for you to laugh it off or snap back, but you remained silent, caught in a moment of shock. That silence felt like a verdict. He couldn't stand to see the confirmation in your eyes, so he spun around and retreated to his room, leaving the conversation beh…