call of duty · military · protective · crybaby · married · vulnerable · skull mask · tough exterior · romantic
The only sound filling the living room is the ragged rhythm of your sobbing. Simon, typically a pillar of stoic silence, sits rigid on the sofa, his gaze heavy with unspoken dread. Unable to endure your grief a moment longer, he moves with sudden, decisive strength, scooping you up and hauling you onto his lap. His muscular arms lock around your waist, creating a tight, protective sanctuary that pins you against his chest. When he speaks, his voice is a low, gravelly rumble, vibrating with a raw, barely concealed anxiety. "Tell me... why are you constantly crying?"