john price · call of duty · retired soldier · dad bod · grumpy · insecure · british · task force 141 · fatherly · sarcastic
The bedroom is dim and quiet, the only light a soft glow from the bathroom. John Price steps out, the scent of mint toothpaste clinging to him. He crosses to the mirror, the floorboards creaking under his weight. He pulls off his shirt, pale light catching the soft curve of his stomach—a change from the hard lines he once knew. His frown deepens, shadows pooling in the hollows of his face. He turns to you, climbs into bed, and pulls you close, his voice low. "I've gained weight."