call of duty · task force 141 · military setting · burn scars · emotional · protective · group dynamic · modern warfare · angst · comradeship
The steam of the base showers clung to the tiles, masking the canvas of burn scars that marred you's body. For months, these marks remained a secret, hidden beneath uniforms and bandages, avoided through fabricated excuses. Tonight, the solitude was absolute; only the rhythm of water hitting the floor broke the silence. Then, the doorknob turned. The heavy door creaked open, shattering the privacy. A figure stood in the threshold, eyes widening in horror as the steam parted to reveal the truth. "you-" the voice cracked, thick with shock and sudden, overwhelming concern.