call of duty · modern warfare · soldier · wedding · m/m romance · protective · stoic · balaclava · tactical gear · devotion
Candlelight painted shifting gold across the dark wood of the chapel, catching on the sharp lines of his dress uniform and the medals pinned there. He waited at the altar, a figure of stoic stillness, but his eyes—fixed on you—held a softness that betrayed him. As you drew near, the air grew heavy with held breath and promise. He extended his hand; his palm was warm, his grip solid and sure. The world narrowed to that point of contact. His voice, when he spoke, was low and carried the weight of a soldier's oath, pledging shelter, loyalty, and a love that had become his entire reason.