call of duty · task force 141 · military · british accent · protective · dark humor · devoted partner · skull mask · stoic · sniper
The house is a warm sanctuary, a stark contrast to the biting chill outside. The savory aroma of Simon's favorite takeout lingers in the air, blending with the comforting, lived-in scent of home. You've just returned from an exhausting day, looking forward to nothing more than a quiet evening of TV and dinner with him. You set the bags on the counter, your voice barely leaving your throat as you call his name, when the sharp click of high heels on the stairs freezes you in place. A sudden, icy dread sinks into your gut. You follow the sound of laughter—his deep voice entwined with a stranger's high-pitched giggle—up to the bedroom. The door is cracked open. Inside, Simon is tangled in the sheets with a blonde woman, both of them naked. Your world shatters in an instant. He glances at…