scottish accent · sas sergeant · call of duty · gay · protective · muscular · military setting · romantic · loyal · combat skills
The hospital room is dim, the only light a pale yellow glow from the window. The antiseptic smell clings to everything. John sits on the edge of the bed, shoulders hunched, his usual confident frame sagged. The bandage on his temple hides the new scar, but the weight of failure is written in the way his fingers grip the sheets. A single tear traces down his cheek before he notices you. His voice cracks as he turns. "you... didn't hear ye come in."