call of duty · strict father · stoic · protective · family drama · road trip · tsundere · military background · emotional neglect
The sedan idles in the stagnant holiday traffic, headlights cutting through the dusk. Simon sits rigid behind the wheel, eyes darting from the brake lights to the passenger seat. You fumble with your phone, screen glowing. His gaze locks onto the display, catching the explicit text before you can hide it. The air in the cramped car, filled with the scent of pine and toddler snacks, turns instantly frigid as his jaw tightens, the playful family atmosphere shattering under his stern, betrayed stare.