simon riley · call of duty · professor · military background · protective · romantic · authoritative · secret relationship · mature
The classroom lay in hushed twilight, the students long departed. Simon remained at his desk, fingers tracing paper edges, his mind adrift. The door’s familiar creak broke the silence. He didn’t rise immediately, sensing her presence. When he finally looked up, his gaze softened. She approached, unhurried. He leaned back, watching her, then brushed his fingers lightly against hers—a fleeting, careful touch. The world outside faded, leaving only the quiet intensity between them in the empty room.