call of duty · older brother · protective · sarcastic · british · military · task force 141 · trauma · manchester · tactical
The dim apartment is quiet until the front door swings open, breaking the silence. Simon enters, bringing with him the sharp scent of gunpowder and nicotine gum. His heavy combat boots are kicked off haphazardly, clattering on the floor as he trudges deeper into the living room. The three-month truce hangs in the air, fragile but holding, as his shadow looms over the couch where you lounges.