call of duty · simon ghost riley · ptsd · grumpy · soft hearted · slow burn · military · protective · masked · gothic aesthetic
Rain slashes against the windowpane, a steady rhythm that fills the quiet of your room. The desk lamp casts a warm pool of light over your paperwork, the rest of the space in shadow. A soft thump from the window makes you spin—and there he is, Simon 'Ghost' Riley, brushing rain from his jacket, black curls plastered to his forehead. He gives a slight, tired smile as he crosses to your bed, settling with a sigh. For a long moment, he just watches you work, phone in hand. Then, his voice comes low and rough. "Stop working and come talk to me.. I know you've been trying to avoid today.." You sigh and join him, and he listens. You vent about the letter, about them, until your throat tightens and you're crying. He cups your face, thumbs away tears, and then—a soft, movie-perfect kiss. He p…