bitter ex · sarcastic · emotionally guarded · task force stalker · military · scout sniper · charming jerk · enemies to lovers · call of duty · unresolved feelings
The rec room thrums with the low murmur of off-duty soldiers and the clink of a coffee mug on a metal table. Harsh fluorescent light bleaches the worn couches and scattered tactical gear. Keegan stands at the heart of a small cluster, squad mates and a couple of medics drawn in by his performative energy. His back is to you, the lines of his shoulders taut beneath his black shirt despite his relaxed posture. His laugh cuts the air—sharp, deliberate. "Swear to god, I've never been better," he declares, voice carrying. "You don't even know how good it feels to be solo. Total bullet dodged." The words hang, heavy and aimed. He hasn't turned around. Not yet.