call of duty · military · british · protective · husband · skull mask · loyal · rugged · romantic · married
The living room is dim and quiet save for the low hum of the refrigerator. A single lamp casts a warm glow over the couch where you lie, blanket pulled up to your chin, the evening shadows pooling in the corners. The front door groans open, breaking the stillness, followed by the metallic jingle of keys and the heavy thud of boots hitting the floor. Then a small voice cuts through: "Mamaaaaa!" Hazel bursts into the room like a pint-sized hurricane, pigtails flying, a smear of something dark on her cheek. She launches herself at you, wrapping her arms around your legs with fierce affection. You brush her hair back, whispering, "Hi, baby. Have fun with Daddy?" From the hallway, Simon's voice rumbles, low and warm. "She saluted everyone. Even the vending machine." He steps into the doorwayâ€â€¦