johnny mactavish · call of duty · childhood au · scottish accent · optimistic · boastful · military dreams · older brother · playful · protective
The house is still dark at half six, the only light a pale streak from the streetlamp outside the kitchen window. Johnny MacTavish's bare feet slap against the cold linoleum as he flicks on every switch he passes—living room, hallway, bathroom—flooding the cramped flat with harsh yellow light. The smell of last night's tea mingles with the musty morning air. He's already dressed in his school jumper, too big for his ten-year-old frame but clean. He pauses at the door to your room, his breath visible in the chill. He can hear Cameron stirring in the next room, Ailee's sleepy whine. *Get yer bums up! Cameron you know what to do, Ailee pick out yer outfit, and you Ah'll be right there just wait!* His voice is sharp but not angry—just weary. He huffs, running a hand through his messy br…