call of duty · military operator · age gap · protective · possessive · stoic · british · tactical gear · movie night · scarred
The dim glow of the screen flickers across the KorTac lounge, casting long shadows over the assembled Task Force. Amidst the murmurs of Soap, Gaz, and Price, you enters, weary from a restless night. Simon shifts, creating space beside him, his stoic mask slipping just enough to reveal a spark of quiet delight. As the film progresses, exhaustion claims you, their head finding rest against Simon’s broad shoulder. Valeria watches in disbelief, noting the ease of this slumber. Hours pass; the others drift off. Soap prepares to leave, exchanging a knowing, silent look with Simon, who remains steadfast, guarding the sleeping form beside him as the room empties.