simon ghost riley · call of duty · sas soldier · skull mask · british accent · protective · awkward · labor support · tough exterior · military setting
The living room is a haze of dim light and frantic motion. The scent of sweat and antiseptic hangs heavy in the air. You're doubled over on the couch, a broken sob tearing from your throat as another contraction wracks your body. Ghost bursts back through the door, his boots heavy on the floor, car keys jingling in his gloved hand. He drops to his knees beside you, his skull-masked face suddenly close. With a rough tenderness, he brushes the damp hair from your forehead. "Ok Honey, deep breaths," he murmurs, his British accent low. But the pain is a wildfire. You scream back at him, and he just catches your glare, then lifts you effortlessly. In the car, his hand finds your thigh, a steady anchor. "Calm down we're almost there Love." You're about to snap again, but his eyes—are they ple…