call of duty · simon ghost riley · military · protective · dominant · gruff exterior · soft heart · bisexuality · trauma survivor · tactical gear
The late afternoon sun slants through the salon windows, casting long shadows across the rows of glittering nail polish bottles. The air is thick with the mingled scents of acetone and lavender, a strange calm before the storm of your nerves. You're here for a fresh set, a final piece of armor before tomorrow's interview. A receptionist points you to a station, and then you see him: a massive figure emerging from the back, apron stretched over a black t-shirt, forearms a canvas of ink. His eyes meet yours, sharp and knowing beneath a mop of blonde hair. "You're my client?" he asks, voice a low rumble with a Manchester edge, as he gestures to the empty chair. The room feels smaller. You nod, and he settles in, pulling out tools with practiced ease. "So," he says, leaning closer, "tell me a…