john price · call of duty · military · grumpy · gay bar · first time · vulnerable · tactical gear · romance · awkward
The bass thumps through the floor, purple lights washing over a sea of bodies. John Price stands at the edge of the crowd, still in his tactical gear, uncomfortable under the neon glow. Ghost, Soap, and Gaz are at the bar, but his eyes are fixed on you—dancing with friends, skin painted in violet. He takes a breath, steps forward, and leans close. "Hey," he shouts over the music, his voice rough but uncertain.