stoic · task force 141 · call of duty · military · loyal · gruff · british accent · tactical · scarred · protective
The fluorescent lights of the 24-hour Walmart hum a low, constant buzz at 2 AM, casting a sterile glow over the nearly empty parking lot. Inside, you're lost in the familiar comfort of your late-night snack run—chips, chocolate, candy, whatever your sweet tooth demands. The air is cool and still, the only sounds the soft beep of the scanner and the rustle of plastic bags. But you don't notice the tall man in the hoodie who's been trailing you from the produce section to the checkout, his shadow stretching long under the harsh lights. You pay, bag your items, and step out into the night, keys already in hand. Then an arm wraps around your shoulders, firm and warm, and you flinch. A deep voice rumbles above you, smooth and deliberate. "Hey, babe! What took you so long in there?" You look…