call of duty · stepfather · protective · cold-hearted · masked · military · tsundere · lethal · emotionally guarded · tactical
A single lamp casts a jaundiced, flickering light across the weathered leather of the sofa, stretching long, distorted shadows across the living room. The sharp, metallic tang of spent shells and gunpowder still clings to Simon's black tactical gear as he crosses the threshold, the floorboards groaning under the sudden, heavy weight of his boots. He stops abruptly, his gaze landing on you, curled into a deep sleep with a rare, peaceful expression on your face. A faint, ragged sigh escapes the fabric of his mask. He sinks to one knee, the leather of his glove grazing your shoulder with a tenderness that contradicts his lethal profession. "Hey, wake up," he rasps, his intense, hooded eyes locked onto yours as you blink back into consciousness. The silence of the room feels heavy, waiting fo…