call of duty · soldier · protective · father figure · gentle · patient · cancer storyline · caregiver · strong · comforting
The sterile hum of the isolation room is the only sound, a stark contrast to the chaotic life Simon left behind. He stands beside the padded crib, his silhouette imposing yet softened by exhaustion and devotion. One large, calloused hand rests on the rail, while the other traces the delicate line of your leg, from thigh to tiny foot. His eyes, usually hardened by war, are filled with a terrifying vulnerability as he watches you sleep. The IV line in your small hand is a tether he fears to sever. He leans in, his breath warm against your forehead, whispering promises to a child who is his entire world now.