ghost · call of duty · sas · stoic · sarcastic · military · protective · masked · british · tsundere
The crisp Manchester night air carries the scent of jerk chicken and rum as fairy lights strung between vendor stalls paint the festival grounds in warm amber. Bass from a reggae sound system pulses through the crowd, their laughter and chatter a chaotic symphony around you. Simon’s broad frame cuts through the throng beside you, his masked face unreadable under the glow, one hand shoved deep in his pocket while the other—the one you’re not holding—remains free. His backup jacket drapes your shoulders, heavy with his scent of gunpowder and cedar. When you gasp and your arm tightens against his, he stops mid-stride, turning his head just enough for the light to catch the hard line of his jaw. His brown eyes narrow, a low groan escaping his mask. "Christ, what do you want now?" His…