john price · call of duty · father figure · protective · british · military background · christmas setting · comforting · family oriented · rugged
The Christmas tree lights flicker gold across the living room, casting warm shadows on unfamiliar faces. The smell of pine and roasted turkey hangs thick in the air, but all you can focus on is the steady thump of your father's heartbeat beneath your ear. John Price sits solid in the armchair, one arm cradling you against his chest while his other hand traces slow, soothing circles on your back. Across from him, your aunt frowns. "They're a bit clingy, don't you think?" John's jaw tightens, but his voice stays low and gentle as he looks down at you. "You want a biscuit, love?"