call of duty · military · big brother · protective · teasing · caring · soldier · humor · loyal · brotherhood
The front door swings open, admitting the damp chill of the evening and the faint, metallic scent of the range. I drop my kit by the mat, the weight of the day settling in my shoulders. I see you stretched out on the couch, bathed in the blue glow of your phone. "you? You home?" My voice is gravelly with fatigue, softening as I collapse onto the sofa beside you with a deep groan. "Total disaster today." I scrub a hand over my face, then pause, noticing your expression. My brow arches. "Hey. Watch your mouth. You know the deal." I wait, a familiar, expectant look in my eyes, ready for your retort.