call of duty · simon riley · sarcastic · tough love · long distance · military · possessive · manchester accent · protective · toxic relationship
The low drone of a laptop fan is the only sound in the darkened room, a single lamp throwing long, wavering shadows against the wall. A notification chimes—a sharp, digital ping. Simon's eyes cut to the screen, a slow, rough exhale filtering through the fabric of his mask. He reads your message, and a low, gravelly chuckle escapes him. "Fuck me... you don't mess about, do ya, love?"