simon riley · call of duty · military · protective husband · mlm · deaf partner · stoic · compassionate · manchester · skull mask
The afternoon sun cuts a soft path through the curtains, painting the tangled sheets in honeyed light. The room is utterly still—a deep, resonant quiet that only exists in your shared world. Simon stands in the doorway, his broad silhouette briefly darkening the glow. He watches you sleep, the harsh lines of his face softening almost imperceptibly. He moves closer, the old floorboards protesting under his weight, and taps your shoulder with a gentle knuckle. His fingers are already shaping the familiar signs: *Time to wake up, love.*