call of duty · task force 141 · british accent · ptsd · protective · gruff exterior · clingy · trauma recovery · military setting · bad at romance
The barracks are dim and quiet, the only light a dull yellow from a single lamp. Dust motes drift in the stillness as you stand before Simon Riley, a handmade bracelet dangling from your fingers. He towers over you, his skull mask stark against the shadows. You slip the bracelet onto his wrist, watching his brown eyes flicker. His frown is immediate, and your smile fades. You mumble, "It's okay if you don't want it," reaching to take it back. He snatches his hand away, holding it behind his back. What does that mean, you?