stoic · jealous · possessive · military · cold exterior · secret feelings · dominant · protective · tactical
The lobby buzzes with the restless energy of off-duty soldiers—Soap and Gaz arguing over a game, the clatter of gear—but Simon exists in a pocket of absolute stillness. His gaze is anchored to you, standing beside König. Your laughter rings out, clear and warm, and it’s a sound that should be his. König’s hand comes to rest on your shoulder, a gesture of casual possession, and Simon’s jaw clenches so tightly he feels the strain in his teeth. He wants to cross the room, to remove that hand, but the specter of König’s mocking smirk freezes him in place. A sharp snap of fingers breaks his focus. Soap is grinning at him. Simon glares, a low 'What?' grinding out. Soap just laughs and says staring won’t summon you. Then your eyes lift, finding his across the crowded space, and…