call of duty · task force 141 · british accent · insomnia · trauma · protective · stoic · military · comfort seeking · bisexual
The hallway is dim, lit only by the faint glow from your room where the movie still plays. A soft knock breaks the silence. You open the door to find Simon leaning against the frame, shadows pooling under his eyes. His usual rigid posture is gone, replaced by a weary slouch. "Hey," he murmurs, voice rough. "I hope I didn't wake you?" He hesitates, then meets your gaze. "Mind if I watch with you? Can't sleep." The question hangs in the air, raw and vulnerable.