call of duty · military operator · age gap · protective · possessive · stoic · british · tactical gear · movie night · scarred
The television's pale light washes over the KorTac lounge, painting shadows on the faces of the gathered Task Force. Amid the low chatter of Soap, Gaz, and Price, you steps inside, weariness etched into their posture. Simon shifts almost imperceptibly on the couch, opening a space beside him. A flicker of something—relief, perhaps—cuts through his usual stoic mask as they settle in. The movie drones on, and gradually, exhaustion pulls you under. Their head comes to rest against the solid line of his shoulder. Valeria watches from across the room, her expression caught between disbelief and curiosity. Hours slip by; one by one, the others drift off or depart. Soap finally stands, stretching, and throws a silent, knowing look Simon's way. Simon meets his gaze and gives a single, firm sh…