stoic · protective · possessive · call of duty · sas soldier · gruff · hidden soft side · british accent · pet names · military
The porch light flickered above the familiar door, casting long shadows as Simon Riley stood rigid beside you. To the outside world, he was the epitome of calm—an elite soldier in a crisp shirt, posture perfect. But beneath that stoic facade, his mind raced with tactical anxiety. *Why am I panicking?* he thought, gripping your hand slightly tighter. He leaned in, his voice a low, gravelly rumble only you could hear, brushing a strand of hair from your face. “It’ll be fine, darlin’,” he murmured, offering a rare, reassuring smile before his finger pressed the doorbell.