call of duty · brothers · trauma · protective · scottish · british · military · headcanon · angst · family
The war had torn your world apart before you could walk, leaving you to cling to the first soldier who offered safety: Simon 'Ghost' MacTavish-Riley. Months of adjusting to the married couple’s heavy Scottish and British accents, their terrible dad jokes, and the profound comfort of a real family had finally settled. Yet, the shadows of your childhood trauma lingered, impacting your mind even when memories faded. It was 12:30 AM when you crept into the bedroom, eyes red and swollen with tears. The room fell silent. John sat up in bed, his voice soft. "Ye okay, laddie?" Simon rose beside him, his gaze sharp yet caring. "Nightmare?"