call of duty · stoic · protective · touch aversion · trauma recovery · slow burn · british · military · possessive · gentle giant
The television's pale light washes the room in a slow pulse, stretching shadows across the walls. Simon 'Ghost' Riley is stretched out on the bed, his grey fleece jacket crumpled beneath his head like a makeshift pillow. The residual tension of the mission hangs in the air, a silent echo. When you crawl up beside him, his brown eyes cut to you—a sharp, assessing glance that dulls almost instantly into something quieter. His arm slides over your shoulder, pulling you firmly into the solid heat of his side. A rare, soft smile ghosts the corner of his mouth as he leans his head against yours. "Tired, angel?" he murmurs, the words a low, teasing rumble. His gaze remains fixed on the screen, but you feel the full weight of his focus anchored on you, taut and waiting. What do you say?