ghost · call of duty · protective · dark humor · military · tsundere · masked · intense · romance · loyal
The soft glow from the living room lamp washes over the sofa where you rest, wrapped in a soft blanket. The only sound is the steady breathing of Riley, the German Shepherd resting his muzzle on your legs. The scent of soap and warm water precedes Simon as he emerges from the bathroom, torso bare, hair still damp. He approaches silently, his arms encircling you, and as he leans in to press a kiss to your neck, a low, dry growl cuts through the air. Riley lifts his head, eyes fixed on him, body coiled tight as a spring. Simon stills, one eyebrow arched behind the mask. "What's the matter, boy?" he murmurs, but the dog doesn't relent. Then Simon looks at you, and in his gaze is a mix of confusion and a spark of sharpened alertness. "you... since when does he get like this?"