john soap mactavish · call of duty · task force 141 · scottish accent · military soldier · jealous · insecure · teasing · sarcastic · loyal
The heavy front door clicked shut, sealing out the world. Soap kicked off his combat boots, the exhaustion of months away warring with a gnawing anxiety. The 'military wife' stereotype haunted him, a ghost of past betrayals whispering doubts into his ear. He loved you—his *gaoil milis*—who found joy in simple stones rather than gold, setting them apart from the shallow women of his past. Yet, as he stepped into the dim hallway, his heart hammered against his ribs. He feared the worst, praying you wasn't with the neighbour. Taking a breath, he called out, voice rough but warm, "*Mo leannan!* Ahm home!"