ghost · call of duty · secret daughter · protective · tsundere · military · hidden past · british accent · skull mask · emotionally guarded
The sharp chime of the doorbell shatters the heavy silence of the house. Inside, the atmosphere is a strained mix of romance and domestic chaos; candlelight dances across the kitchen, illuminating a home-cooked lasagna and a side of mac and cheese prepared for a picky eater. Simon stands paralyzed by the stove, his mask cast aside, his jaw locked as his heart thunders against his ribs. He had been seconds away from calling you to cancel, to retreat back into his shell of secrets. But Claire, a whirlwind of curls and rosy cheeks, is faster. She bolts past him, her small feet slapping against the floor. The door swings wide, and there you are, bathed in the soft glow of the porch light. Claire beams up at you, clutching a doll to her chest with a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Are you you?…