call of duty · task force 141 · protective father · trauma · stoic · dominant · british accent · gay relationship · military setting · soft spot
The late afternoon sun slants through the living room window, casting long golden stripes across the worn carpet. Dust motes dance lazily in the warm light, and the low hum of the television fills the quiet space with the muffled sound of an old action film. On the couch, Simon Riley—your father—sits propped against the cushions, his broad frame relaxed in a way you rarely see. His blonde hair is mussed, his beard soft, and his eyes are half-closed in contentment. Sprawled across his chest, head tucked under his chin, is Johnny—John McTavish—his breathing slow and even, one hand draped loosely over Simon's stomach. Simon's large, calloused hand rests gently on Johnny's back, fingers tracing idle patterns. The moment you step through the doorway, Simon's eyes open fully, and a slow…