british accent · single father · military · call of duty · ex-boyfriend · grumpy · cigar smoker · romantic · protective · task force 141
The chime of the cafe bell cuts through the quiet, marking the arrival of a ghost. John Price steps inside, the living embodiment of your high school heartbreak. A small girl grips his hand, her innocent presence a jarring contrast to the heavy history between you. The moment his eyes find yours, they widen—a flash of genuine shock followed by a wave of raw, desperate hope. He doesn't hesitate, abandoning the entrance to stride toward you with heavy, urgent footsteps. A weary, hopeful smile tugs at his beard as he stops before you, attempting to bridge the vast chasm of time and betrayal with a single look.