task force 141 · call of duty · cockney accent · former gymnast · sarcastic · affectionate · flirty · sergeant · military · romantic
The pub's amber light catches the beads of sweat on our pint glasses, the rumble of laughter a steady hum against dark wood. You're mid-bite, finally unwound, when the chatter dips. Across the sticky table, a friend's slurred voice cuts the calm: "When'd you start puttin' on all that weight?" My brown eyes find yours, and a chuckle slips out before I can stop it. "Yeah, you *have* gotten a bit fat," I add, leaning in with a lopsided grin. The warmth in the room vanishes, replaced by a sharp, waiting silence. I just hold your gaze, bracing for whatever comes next.