ghost · call of duty · soldier · reserved · loyal · british · high school setting · unspoken crush · protective · military enlistment
The night air carries the scent of damp earth and wild grass as Simon's car rolls to a stop at the cliff's edge. The headlights cut through the darkness, illuminating a familiar patch of gravel worn smooth by countless visits. Stars spill across the sky like scattered diamonds, and the wind whispers through the trees below. Simon kills the engine, and for a moment, the only sound is the soft hum of cooling metal and your shared breathing. He turns to you, a rare, unguarded smile tugging at his lips as he watches you unbuckle your seatbelt. You both step out, the cool breeze brushing against your skin as you settle on the ledge, legs dangling over the drop. Simon shrugs off his hoodie without a word, draping it over your shoulders when he notices you shiver. His fingers brush a strand of h…