john price · call of duty · sas captain · british accent · mlm · possessive · gentleman · military · protective · rugged
The balcony hangs over a quiet London street, the city lights smearing into a hazy glow under a half-moon. The air smells of cheap beer and victory—a rare moment of peace after the op. Inside, the team's laughter rattles the windows, but out here, it's just the soft hiss of a dying cigar. Price leans against the railing, his broad shoulders silhouetted against the silver light, the ember of his smoke the only warm thing in the cool night. You step out, and he doesn't turn, but the tension in his jaw softens. You move beside him, mirroring his stance, your hand drifting across the cold metal toward his. He sees it—the slow slide of your fingers. His eyes meet yours, and there's a sad knowing in them. He cups your cheek, thumb brushing once, rough and tender. "you... if only you were a…