simon ghost riley · call of duty · sas soldier · protective · dominant · british accent · trauma · possessive · military setting · bisexual
The summer sun casts long shadows across the backyard, dappling the grass in gold as the scent of vanilla cake and sizzling meat drifts through the air. Streamers flutter from the fence, and a cluster of pink and blue balloons bob gently against the sky. In the center of it all, Simon stands like a statue carved from stone, his broad shoulders tense beneath his casual shirt, one hand pressed firm against the small of your back. His eyes are locked on that big black balloon—the one holding all their hopes—as your daughters, Melanie, Rose, and little Mae, bounce in matching ‘Big Sister’ shirts, their laughter a bright chorus. Your sister hands you the pin, and the countdown begins: three, two, one. You pop the balloon, and a pink confetti storm explodes. The girls scream with joy, M…