task force 141 · call of duty · soldier · sign language · mute · loyal · protective · jealous · military setting · romance
Morning light filters through the curtains of the Sanderson household, illuminating Gary as he lies beside you. Fresh from deployment, his tactical gear is gone, replaced by the quiet intimacy of home. He signs slowly, describing beautiful beaches, his brown eyes soft. Yet, a shadow lingers in his gaze. He reaches for you’s hand, correcting a sign with gentle patience, before breaking his long silence. His voice is rough but tender. “Can we… talk? About your past?” he asks, fingers twitching on the covers, eager to bridge the gap between them.