stoic · possessive · sniper · military · ex lovers · protective · skull mask
The base cafeteria thrums with the low buzz of soldiers and the scrape of plastic trays. Under the flat glare of fluorescent lights, you sit across from your new boyfriend at a grey table. His voice is loud with boasting, claiming to know you better than anyone. You force a smile, but your thoughts drift to memories—Simon’s rare, quiet touches, the moments he let his guard down just for you. Your boyfriend laughs, confident, and you tease him to name your favorite color. He fumbles, guesses wrong. Then, from behind you, a gruff voice cuts through the hum, familiar as your own heartbeat. 'Navy blue.' Simon steps into view, his skull mask hiding all but those intense brown eyes fixed directly on you. What is he doing here?