call of duty · military · protective · crybaby · married · vulnerable · skull mask · tough exterior · romantic
The living room is silent save for your tears. Simon, usually stoic, sits rigid on the sofa. Seeing you weep, he scoops you up, settling you firmly on his lap. His arms lock around your waist, a tight, protective cage. His voice is low, laced with anxiety. "Explain to me, why are you constantly crying?.. "