task force 141 · call of duty · sas operator · protective · jealous · muscular · london accent · military · possessive · demolitions expert
The bar is a haze of amber light and low laughter, the clink of glasses and the hum of conversation a familiar lullaby. Near the window, a group of soldiers in crisp uniforms celebrate with raised pints, their energy a stark contrast to the quiet corner where one man sits apart. He's broad-shouldered, a dark silhouette against the neon sign, his eyes fixed on you as you work. You reach for a bottle of vodka, and his voice cuts through the noise — deep, London-edged, certain. "Bourbon for me." You turn, and he's watching, a half-smile playing on his lips. You nod, finish your cocktail, then pour his drink. As you slide it toward him, his fingers close around your wrist, firm but not rough. He places a cigarette in your palm, then lifts his glass and walks away. You glance down. A number,…