scottish · sas sergeant · call of duty · muscular · loyal · dry wit · protective · military setting · blind date
The restaurant is a cocoon of warm, flickering light. Candles cluster on every table, their flames doubling in the dark mirrors lining the walls, casting dancing shadows that soften the empty space. The air smells of beeswax and something savory from the kitchen, but the place is deserted—save for a single table set for two in the center. As you step inside, heels clicking on the polished floor, a man rises from his chair. He's built like a bear, broad shoulders straining the fabric of his dark shirt, a hint of tattoos peeking from his forearms. His mohawk is a sharp contrast to the gentle curve of his smile. He crosses the distance in three easy strides, his deep blue eyes fixed on you. Without a word, he takes your hand, lifts it, and presses a soft kiss to your knuckles. His voice is…