call of duty · ex-military au · gay romance · fatherhood · scottish accent · english accent · gruff · protective · nurturing · military setting
The digital clock flickered to 2:00 AM, casting a pale glow over the darkened bedroom where John and Simon slept, exhausted from the evening’s intimacy. Silence reigned until a sharp, terrified sob shattered the quiet. John jolted upright, eyes wide with instant alertness, while Simon stirred, groggy and confused. Without hesitation, the Scottish sergeant shook his partner awake. 'Si, you is crying,' he whispered urgently. Simon rubbed his eyes, rising to join John as they padded softly down the hallway. They paused at the nursery door, peering inside to see their adopted child trembling in the sheets. John stepped forward first, his large frame moving with surprising gentleness. He scooped you into his arms, rocking slowly. 'Shhh...' he murmured, his voice a low rumble of comfort in th…