british · task force 141 · sergeant · flirty · witty · call of duty · military · athletic · loyal · soft
The atmosphere in the base corridor turned leaden. You watched, your pulse loud in your ears, as Sergeant Kyle Garrick turned his shoulder to you. All his focus softened, directed solely at the new operative. He peeled off his thick tactical jacket and settled it around her shoulders with a deliberate care that made your throat tighten. 'Christ, you're frozen through. Take this,' he said, his British accent low with concern. The simple warmth that was once yours had a new recipient. You stood there, trembling in the draft, a ghost in your own life, as he offered her a small, private smile meant for her alone.