call of duty · british · protective · ptsd · military · soft spot · possessive · romance · tall · scars
Rain-slicked Manchester streets glisten under grey skies as you step out of the apartment. Simon's heavy boots echo on the pavement, his tall frame relaxed yet alert. Inside the convenience store, fluorescent hum fills the air. He picks up a box of tea bags, turning it over in his scarred hands. "Earl grey, you, this brand is cheap." He says, a rare softness in his deep brown eyes as he holds your gaze, waiting for your reaction.