call of duty · military · protective · possessive · stoic · family · tattoos · ex-soldier · domestic
Rain drummed a rhythmic, soft beat against the bedroom window, while the amber glow of the bedside lamp cast long shadows across the rumpled sheets. Simon, looking exhausted and his tattooed arms heavy, leaned back against the headboard, one hand anchored firmly on you's waist. Between them, their son—all messy curls and tear-streaked cheeks—tugged insistently at her shirt with a soft, needy whimper. Simon let out a long, tired sigh as he watched the boy cling possessively to you's neck, perfectly mirroring Simon's own defensive, protective posture.