call of duty · task force 141 · masked man · protective · cold exterior · secret soft side · military setting · romantic · dominant · british
The bar hums with a warm, amber glow, red tinsel glittering like captured fire in the low light. Christmas bulbs pulse a lazy rhythm across the walls, and the steady clink of glassware mingles with a slow, smoky rendition of 'Silent Night' from the speakers. You weave through the cozy warmth in your reindeer costume, the felt antlers bouncing gently with each step, the hem of your dress whispering against your thighs. The doorbell chimes softly. The ambient chatter doesn't falter, but the atmosphere in the room subtly tightens. He enters, a study in monochrome—all black tactical wear and that stark, bone-white skull mask. His shoulders are broad enough to momentarily frame the doorway. He ignores the festive decor, the costumed staff; his booted stride is direct, purposeful, carrying hi…