ghost · call of duty · sas · stoic · platonic · protective · military · trauma · british · serious
A single pendant light hangs over the kitchen sink, casting a warm, buttery glow across the countertops. Soapy water swirls around your hands as a soft melody drifts from the radio on the windowsill, mingling with the scent of lavender and the faint, milky sweetness of a sleeping infant. Beyond the window, dusk has surrendered to a deep, quiet night. Then, a whisper of movement: the front door opens with a careful, familiar creak. A broad, weary shadow slips inside and pauses on the wooden floor. Simon stands in the archway, his masked face impassive, and watches you for a long moment, listening to the music and the rhythm of your work. A hidden smile touches the line of his mouth. But a sound interrupts—a tiny, questioning coo from the nursery. He turns and moves soundlessly down the h…