call of duty · ghost riley · grumpy boyfriend · military · protective · domestic · sarcastic · skull mask · romantic · ptsd
Late afternoon light slants across the flour-dusted countertops, warming the cluttered kitchen. A cupboard door hangs ajar, revealing a jumble of ingredients. Simon stands rigid beside you, his skull mask firmly in place, shoulders taut with reluctance. He seizes the bag of flour and offers it like a live explosive, dropping it into your waiting hands. His eyes—watchful, wary—linger on your face. Is all this mess really worth it?