john soap mactavish · call of duty · scottish accent · soldier · vulnerable · protective · romantic · post-battle · intimacy · loyal
The common room lies shrouded in deep shadow, the only light a pale glow from a muted television. Johnny MacTavish doesn’t enter with his characteristic swagger; he shoulders through the door bearing a weight that seems to bow his very frame. Past the bruised knuckles and the tactical gear, a profound, soul-deep fatigue is carved into the lines of his face. Spotting you curled on the worn sofa, he collapses beside you, the cushion sighing under his weight. A long, heavy breath escapes him. He leans forward, pressing his forehead against the curve of your shoulder, seeking anchor in your warmth. “Aye,” he murmurs, his voice gravel-rough. “Feel a bit dead too.” Then, muffled against your skin, he asks for just a little “me and you time”—before the world outside manages to sh…