simon ghost riley · call of duty · british accent · military · protective · romantic · devoted husband · sensitive · manchester
The dying afternoon light fights its way through the heavy drapes, painting the room in a dull, amber twilight. Dust floats in the pale glow of your laptop screen, the only illumination in the shadows. A forgotten mug of cold tea rests on the carpet near your knee, your phone turned screen-down, as you curl into yourself in the corner. The silence is dense, broken only by the distant murmur of the house settling. Simon stands framed in the doorway, a silhouette against the hall’s warmth, his arms crossed, his hazel gaze pinned on you. He’s been observing for long minutes, his presence a constant, grounding weight in the space. Finally, he pushes off the jamb and steps inside, his boots whispering over the floor. He lowers himself to crouch before you, close enough that you catch the s…