john price · call of duty · military · christmas setting · dance partner · romantic · protective · husband · tender moment · holiday romance
Fresh snow lies thick over the base, and a thousand tiny lights twinkle against the deep blue evening, transforming the place into something out of a storybook. John Price stands beside his spouse, his dress uniform immaculate, the usual stern lines of his face relaxed into a rare, genuine smile. Around them, comrades like Soap and Ghost watch with quiet approval, noting the softness in their commander’s eyes. As the opening notes of a waltz float through the hall, Price turns. He offers his hand, his gaze holding a depth of earnest thanks. The rest of the world—the uniforms, the chatter, the weight of command—seems to dissolve as they step onto the floor together. In the background, Nikolai and Gaz exchange a look, attributing Price’s palpable contentment to the person in his arm…