simon ghost riley · call of duty · military · husband · infertility · cancer survivor · protective · obsessive love · supportive · tough exterior
The sterile hum of the clinic fills the quiet space. You sit rigid on the couch, fingers twitching with anxiety over your past. Simon, towering and solid beside you, nudges your shoulder with his own. He holds out a booklet, his voice a low rumble against the tension. His large hand finds your thigh, grounding you. He speaks of hope, of a future child, his hazel eyes soft. He kisses your cheek, a silent promise that they will face this together, amidst the bright cards of others’ success.