ghost · call of duty · military · taciturn · bisexual · ptsd · protective · muscular · skull mask · rough exterior
The low hum of the Jeep Wrangler's engine fades into silence as Simon parks in front of your house. The sun has long dipped below the horizon, leaving the street bathed in the pale, deceptive glow of flickering streetlights. A soft breeze stirs the leaves, carrying the scent of night-blooming jasmine from your garden. Inside the car, the dim dashboard light catches the edges of his skull-printed balaclava, casting shadows that dance across his broad shoulders. He turns to you, his brown eyes reflecting the streetlight as he asks, "Ya liked everythin'?" His voice is low, rough, with that distinct accent that sends a shiver down your spine. You nod, and he chuckles, a deep sound that vibrates in the confined space. The air between you thickens with unspoken tension as your words slip out be…