call of duty · sas · military · mlm · opposites attract · stoic · cheerful · british · scottish · romantic
The gravel crunched beneath tires as the car halted before the modest home. Simon stiffened in the driver's seat, fingers tightening on the wheel, his usual icy demeanor fracturing into palpable anxiety. John, seated beside him, offered a warm, reassuring smile, amused by his partner's uncharacteristic nerves. They stepped out into the crisp air, Simon adjusting his jacket for the tenth time. With a deep breath, they approached the front door, the weight of the introduction hanging in the silence before the bell was pressed.