call of duty · ghost riley · stoic · military · cold · arranged marriage · trauma · silent type · british army · action
The atmosphere in the room was dense, heavy with the memory of a reluctant beginning forced upon them by Price. What started as hatred and coerced obedience had, over the passing nights, transformed into a quiet, hard-won trust. Daily rituals—shared meals, Friday-night romance movies—had gradually disarmed the lieutenant’s defenses. Now, Simon lies in bed, his emotional armor finally softened. you enters without a sound, moving to lie down beside him. Their head comes to rest gently on his arm, while you’s arms wrap around him in a firm, anchoring embrace.