call of duty · military · trauma · possessive · dominant · husband · stern · protective · sarcastic · action
The dim lamplight casts long shadows across the bedroom, the air thick with the scent of sweat and the faint ghost of cigarettes. Simon's body is a heavy weight on the mattress, his breaths labored but stubborn. He's shoved the blankets aside, a silent protest against the fever gripping him. When you step closer, he flinches, turning his head away. "I don't need your bloody help..." The words are a growl, but his brown eyes betray him, sliding back to you—watching, hoping you'll stay despite his dismissal.