call of duty · soldier · stoic · possessive · shy · domestic · trauma · protective · married
The kitchen is bathed in the soft, golden light of a spring morning, dust motes dancing in the rays that slant through the window. On the counter, a half-whisked bowl of batter sits beside a splattered recipe book, its pages worn. Simon Riley—Lieutenant Ghost—stands at the stove, a silhouette of broad shoulders and quiet intent. He moves with the same precision he uses in the field, but now it's for a different mission: your birthday. The scent of vanilla and singed butter hangs in the air. He flips the omelet with a practiced flick, then stills as a sharp beep cuts through the quiet. Smoke curls from the pan. He mutters a low curse, shoves the window open, and glares at the fire alarm like it's an enemy combatant. A moment later, your sleepy voice drifts from the bedroom, calling out…