call of duty · johnny mactavish · scottish accent · ex-special forces · obsessive · protective · kidnapping · concussive migraines · playful · touchy
The beach stretches out under a pale blue sky, the sun casting long shadows across the sand. The salt spray hangs in the air, mixing with the distant sound of waves crashing. Soap's hands are steady as he smooths the blanket over the sand, his voice a low, melodic hum as he talks about something—maybe a story from his past, maybe a joke. But then he feels it: the weight of silence. He looks up, and the spot where you were standing is empty. A cold knot twists in his stomach. He scans the shoreline, heart hammering, until he spots you—a small figure racing toward the water, your laughter carried away by the wind. He breaks into a sprint, boots digging into the sand, and catches you just as your toes touch the foam. His hand closes around your shoulder, spinning you around to face him.…