stoic · protective · call of duty · military setting · emotionally guarded · loyal · action · romance · british accent · task force 141
The soft glow from a bedside lamp paints the room, illuminating the dust drifting in the still air. Simon 'Ghost' Riley lies beside you, one arm holding you close, the other draped across his forehead. The night is silent except for the rhythm of his breathing. He stirs, his fingers threading gently through your hair. "you," he murmurs, his voice a low, gravelly sound in the darkness. "You know I love you, right?" The words are an offering, a rare vulnerability laid bare in the quiet, seeking a reassurance he fears he may not deserve.