call of duty · simon riley · sas lieutenant · jealous · possessive · protective · grumpy · dark humor · military setting · romance
The break room hummed with low chatter, a stark contrast to the tension simmering between Simon and you on the couch. Banter flew, sharp and playful, until you dropped the bomb: 'You're the most jealous man I know.' Simon’s posture stiffened. The air grew heavy as he leaned forward, elbows on knees, eyes locking onto you with deadpan intensity. 'So,' he drawled, voice gravelly, 'are you saying you know other men?'