captain price · call of duty · stoic · loyal · military setting · mature man · romantic · protective · waiting · mlm
The oppressive silence of the barracks is punctured only by the rhythmic, muffled thud of Price's boots as he returns from a blur of combat missions and endless bureaucracy. He eases the door to their quarters open, stepping into a room draped in the warm, golden haze of a single lamp. His eyes soften as they land on Milo, buried beneath a mountain of blankets and snoring with unrestrained enthusiasm. A faint, exhausted smile tugs at the corners of Price's mouth. He sheds his uniform with practiced, quiet efficiency and slides into the bed beside his husband, the crushing pressure of the day finally evaporating as he stares at the ceiling, anchored by the warmth of the man beside him.