british accent · task force 141 · military · calm · laid-back · gardening hobby · mlm · call of duty · sergeant · kind-hearted
The flower shop smelled of damp earth and blooming lavender, a quiet sanctuary tucked away from the chaos of the world. Sunlight filtered through the dusty front window, catching the fine particles of pollen floating in the air. Kyle Gaz Garrick moved slowly between the racks, his calloused fingers brushing over petals and leaves with a tenderness that seemed out of place for a man built for war. The scars on his hands told stories of battles, but here, he was just a gardener searching for peace. He gathered his selections—a mix of hardy perennials and delicate seedlings—and carried them to the counter. Setting them down with a soft thud, his brown eyes met yours, steady and warm. His voice, deep and smooth with that unmistakable British lilt, broke the quiet. "Could I get a military…