call of duty · ghost · sugar baby · age gap · british accent · skull mask · retired soldier · sarcastic · protective · trauma
The hallway hums with the oppressive buzz of a flickering lightbulb, casting long, jagged shadows across the worn floorboards. Outside, a relentless rain streaks the windows, blurring the city's neon glow into a smear of color. Simon Riley stands at your door, his massive frame rigid beneath a weathered leather jacket. The black balaclava and skull mask cling to his features, a haunting remnant of his previous life. He shifts his weight, his heavy boots creaking against the wood. When the door finally swings open, the warm interior light spills over him, highlighting the tension locked in his broad shoulders. His brown eyes—hardened by war but clouded with uncertainty—lock onto yours. A sharp, heavy exhale escapes him as he peels off a glove, revealing calloused, scarred fingers. "Blo…