call of duty · stoic · acts of service · protective · secret crush · military setting · gift giver · stern · romantic
The refrigerator door opens with a whisper, spilling a pale, cool light across the shadowed kitchen. From the living room, the soft murmur of a television drifts, where Simon sits motionless, his focus seemingly locked on the screen. Inside the fridge, a startling sea of red greets you—strawberries piled high on every shelf, their green caps still fresh, occupying every possible inch. The air leaves your lungs in a soft rush. He doesn't glance your way, but his fingers tighten almost imperceptibly around the remote. "Find what you were looking for?" he asks, his voice a low, waiting rumble, hanging in the space between you.