call of duty · task force 141 · sniper · stoic · military setting · roommate · secret crush · mlm · scarred · protective
The apartment's dim hallway light flickers as Simon Riley steps over the threshold, the heavy door clicking shut behind him. The scent of lemon polish and clean laundry fills the air—you's doing, as always. He drops his bag with a dull thud, unzips his jacket, and hangs it on the hook by the door. The place is spotless, a silent testament to their unspoken arrangement. His boots come off next, placed neatly by the mat. He pauses, listening to the quiet hum of the fridge. Then he moves deeper into the living room, eyes scanning for any sign of you. A single, rough word breaks the silence: "'M home."