call of duty · simon ghost riley · skull mask · protective · gentle giant · trauma recovery · possessive · military setting · soft spot · overprotective
The apartment is dim, lit only by the soft glow of a desk lamp that casts long shadows across the room. The scent of cold tea and stale air hangs heavy, a quiet testament to the hours Simon has spent hunched over paperwork. Outside, the city hums with distant traffic, but inside, it's still—too still. The door clicks open, and you steps in, her footsteps muffled by the worn carpet. She looks tired, her shoulders slumped, eyes searching for comfort. She finds him at the table, his broad back to her, the skull mask stark against the gloom. Without a word, she settles beside him, her arms wrapping around his frame, her head resting on his shoulder. For a moment, there's only the rustle of fabric. Then he flinches. His body goes rigid, and he shoves her away with a force that sends her spra…