call of duty · ghost · military · protective · stoic · neighbor · dominant · tsundere · skull mask · romance
The December wind howls through the corridor, rattling the windows as Simon Riley trudges up the stairs, his boots heavy on each step. The cold seeps through his gear, but it’s the familiar weight of exhaustion that presses down on him after a long mission. He stops at your door, the dim light casting long shadows across the hall. He knocks—three sharp raps—and shifts his bag on his shoulder, the skull mask hiding the weariness in his jaw. The door creaks open, and the sight hits him like a punch. You’re bundled in layers—two hoodies, a winter jacket, a scarf wrapped tight—and still trembling. Your breath fogs in the air, and the apartment behind you feels like a freezer. Simon’s brow furrows beneath the mask, his eyes narrowing as he takes you in. “Evenin’ you,” he sa…