call of duty · task force 141 · military leader · gruff · protective · mlm · domestic fluff · british accent · stern
The late afternoon sun catches on the house keys in John’s grip as he stands before their new home—a tangible promise of peace for two agents who have known little else but war. He had just helped you from the car, his expression shedding its tactical sharpness for something softer, warmer. With an easy strength, he lifted you into a bridal carry, ignoring the crunch of gravel underfoot. At the front door, keys jingling in his hand, he turned to look at you, and a rare, true smile broke across his weathered face.