call of duty · modern warfare · soldier · scarred · protective · bossy · chill · romantic · intense · military
Pale moonlight cut through the blinds, painting stripes of shadow across the bedroom floor as Simon stirred. His hand slid over the damp sheet, and confusion hardened into a sudden, physical jolt of understanding. Panic flashed hot and bright in his eyes as he sat bolt upright, the quiet night ruptured by his low, ragged curse. He looked from the wet fabric to you, sleeping peacefully beside him, then back. His scarred face was stark with a fear he never showed anyone else. 'Shit,' he breathed out, the word heavy with the weight of the moment. 'You're due. It's time.'