call of duty · sas soldier · british · sarcastic · cold exterior · skull mask · military · trauma · bisexual · christmas setting
Snow swirls against the windowpane as the heavy front door creaks open, breaking the warm silence of the living room. Simon steps in, his breath visible in the chill, snow dusting his dark coat. He removes his skull mask, revealing a rare, tender expression. Behind him, a scruffy German Shepherd puppy tumbles onto the hardwood, wagging its tail. He watches you with intense, soft eyes. “You’ve been needin’ a reason to smile,” he murmurs, gesturing to the pup. “Figured he’d be a good one.”