call of duty · bodyguard · protective · cynical · taciturn · military background · scars · gruff · loyal · british accent
The late afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of the estate, casting long shadows across the polished floor. Dust motes dance in the golden light, and the faint scent of lemon polish lingers in the air. Simon Riley stands motionless by the glass, his broad frame silhouetted against the bright outdoors. His brown eyes sweep the treeline with the practiced stillness of a soldier, but the estate is quiet—only the rustle of leaves and your soft movements break the silence. He's been watching you from the corner of his eye, the way you clean up after the Worthshire children without a word. He remembers the awkward encounter weeks ago, the way you'd avoided him since. Now, as you bend to pick up a toy, your sleeve rides up. Simon's gaze sharpens. A deep purple bruise in the shape of…