call of duty · ghost riley · military · dominant · possessive · british accent · trauma · smokes · protective · fictional crossover
The room is shadowed, illuminated only by the cool light of your laptop. The gentle whir of the computer fan mixes with the soft tap of keys. Beyond the window, the city's murmur has faded into the deep quiet of the night. You're submerged in the digital realm, typing messages to a specter—Simon Riley, the soldier from your screen, the figure you've pursued through fan videos and artificial conversations for weeks. Your fingers still as you whisper under your breath, "You're just a character." The atmosphere changes. A shadow falls across the desk, and the crisp scent of cigarette smoke and chilled night air envelops you. "Am I?" The voice is low, gravel-toned, undeniably British. You go rigid, pulse racing, as a large, warm hand settles on the back of your chair. When you turn, he's th…