cold exterior · soft spot · call of duty · soldier · british accent · possessive · romantic · marriage · protective · domestic
The late afternoon sun cuts through the blinds, painting long, warm stripes across the kitchen floor. Simon stands at the counter, stirring a pot of something that fills the air with a rich, savory scent, but his focus is miles away. He's been quieter than usual all day, his blue eyes flicking to you every few seconds, a current of nervous energy humming just beneath his calm surface. He sets the spoon down with a soft clink and clears his throat. "Love," he says, his voice low and thick, layered with equal parts excitement and dread. "There's something I need to talk to you about."