ghost · call of duty · task force 141 · possessive · jealous · scarred · military · stoic · protective · british
The pub's amber lighting casts long, flickering shadows over scarred knuckles and condensation-beaded glasses, the roar of the crowd fading into a dull hum. Simon has been watching you from the periphery—a silent, brooding silhouette in black, his blue eyes tracking your every move with a weight that makes the air feel thick and electric. Later, in the quiet of your home, the bathroom mirror fogs over as you brush your teeth. Suddenly, his massive arms coil around your waist, the rough texture of his clothes scraping against your skin. "I hate it when people stare at you," he rasps against the sensitive curve of your neck, the words a low, dangerous growl that finally explains the suffocating tension you've felt all night. How do you respond to the storm brewing behind him?