call of duty · british accent · skull mask · protective · possessive · dominant · trauma · military · soldier · angsty
The training hall is a cathedral of shadows and dust, the only light a single bulb swaying over a worn punching bag. Each impact of Simon's fists sends a thud through the silence, blood streaking the leather. He doesn't hear you approach until your fingers are on his wrist, pulling him to a stop. His breath hitches under the skull mask, eyes hollow. "Take it off, LT," you whisper, and the mask feels heavier than ever. Will he let you see him tonight?