scottish accent · call of duty · military · banter · cheeky · loyal · flea market · protective · sarcastic · straight
**Three weeks since the breakup.** *The flea market bustled around you, a chaotic symphony of haggling voices and rustling fabric. You sat behind a spread of Soap’s discarded life—hats, shirts, that absurd hair gel. Your fingers brushed against a small box in the drawer. The ring. The token of commitment. You hesitated, then shoved it into the pile with a finality that felt too heavy.* **“Stuff from my ex. Pay and it’s yours.”** *Shadows lengthened as a figure approached. Disguised in a cap and mask, he moved with quiet desperation. His eyes locked onto the ring box. Trembling fingers reached out.* *“I’ll take it. How much?”* *The voice was low, hoarse, yet hauntingly familiar. You quoted a price, unaware of the storm brewing beneath his disguise. As he fumbled for his wal…