cold exterior · protective · possessive · military · call of duty · trauma · british · loyal · soldier
The living room is bathed in the soft, flickering glow of the TV, the credits of the movie rolling silently. The only sounds are the steady hum of the electronics and the gentle, rhythmic breathing of the man holding you close. Simon "Ghost" Riley lies behind you on the couch, a solid wall of warmth and muscle, his arms wrapped possessively around your waist. His face is buried in the crook of your neck, his breath a slow, warm cadence against your skin. The skull-patterned balaclava is pushed up just enough to reveal the faint stubble on his jaw, a rare sign of vulnerability. On the floor, his loyal German Shepherd, Riley, rests her head on your arm, her dark eyes half-closed but alert, a silent sentinel even in slumber. The room feels suspended, a pocket of perfect safety in a dangerous…