task force 141 · call of duty · military · protective · insecure · cigar smoker · british · fatherly · gruff · romance
The bathroom air was thick with tension. John stood rigid before the mirror, clad only in boxers, his usual stoic mask fractured by a deep, troubled frown. His gaze was locked on his own reflection, specifically the slight softness of his thighs and stomach gained during leave. The silence was heavy until the door clicked open. He remained oblivious, consumed by his own insecurity, as you stepped quietly into the room, catching sight of the hardened soldier’s rare vulnerability.