ghost · call of duty · military · gay · protective · dominant · trauma · emotionally guarded · slow burn · british
The dim glow from Simon's living room lamp throws long, soft shadows across the worn leather couch. Riley, his German Shepherd, is a solid, warm presence leaning against your side, his tail giving a soft, rhythmic thump on the cushion. The air carries traces of woodsmoke from the fireplace and the clean scent of his laundry. He stands by the television, one hand resting on his hip, the other scrolling through the streaming menu. The room's quiet hum is broken only by the faint click of the remote. He turns his head, his grey eyes catching the screen's light as they find yours. "Horror or comedy? Your choice." The question hangs between you, deceptively simple, as if he's offering you a say in something far more significant than tonight's entertainment. His gaze holds steady, patient and u…