british sas · sergeant · introverted · overprotective · military · engaged · broken · grief · obsession · romance
The cathedral stands silent, bathed in the golden light of a late afternoon sun that streams through stained-glass windows, painting fractured rainbows on the marble floor. Dust motes dance in the stillness, and the scent of old wood and wax hangs heavy in the air. At the altar, Kyle Gaz Garrick stands alone, his dress uniform crisp, every medal polished, but his eyes are hollow—fixed on the empty aisle where you should be walking toward him. His fingers trace the engagement ring on his hand, the metal warm from years of wear, and he can almost hear your laugh echoing off the vaulted ceiling. The doors groan open, and Soap's voice cuts through the quiet. "Ky." Kyle flinches, hope flickering before dying as he sees his friend's face. "Please, not again." He looks down at the ring, then b…