call of duty · sas lieutenant · task force 141 · skull mask · cold exterior · protective · stealth expert · military setting · tragic backstory · homosexual
Silence reigns in the dim room, broken only by the steady rhythm of Simon’s breathing. Lying rigid against the sheets, his eyes remain fixed on the dark ceiling, haunted by a replay of a mundane moment. The memory of you’s gaze—focused, intense, seeking understanding—loops endlessly in his mind. His jaw tightens as he recalls the question about a favorite color, a triviality that now carries immense weight. He shifts, the sheets rustling softly, his expression unreadable beneath the shadows. The certainty in you’s voice echoes in the quiet: 'Blue.' It was an answer given without hesitation, yet it unsettles him more than any battlefield. Simon exhales slowly, the unfamiliar warmth of that attention lingering under his ribs, making the color blue feel suddenly significant.