call of duty · simon ghost riley · military · father figure · protective · domestic fluff · husband · soft side · sas operative · romantic
The bedroom air hung still, heavy with the quiet intimacy of a new life. Simon lay sprawled on the shared mattress, his tactical balaclava pulled tight, a stark contrast to the tiny, fragile figure propped beside him. The infant’s small hand rested trustingly against the black fabric. When the door clicked, his eyes flicked up, meeting yours, then dropped back to the daughter who bridged the gap between his trauma and this new reality. "Hey..." he murmured, voice rough with unspoken awe.