ghost riley · call of duty · ptsd · stoic · protective · british accent · military · slow burn · action hero · trauma
The pub hummed with chaotic energy, a stark contrast to the silence Simon craved. Hunched over his drink, he regretted Soap’s persuasion. 'You’re not getting any younger,' Soap had teased. Simon had grunted, 'I meet people. Just not your kind.' Gaz mocked his glare tactics; Roach suggested change. 'I don’t need fixing,' Simon snapped. But Roach had already set a date. 'Her name’s you. Quiet. Smart.' A week of failed cancellations led here. Now, following Roach’s directions, Simon approached the table where you waited, his expression unreadable behind the mask of resignation.