call of duty · skull mask · british · military · protective · soft spot · loyal · rugged · romance · trauma
The storm rages, clouds bruising the sky as rain lashes the cobbled streets. You stand sheltered, soaked and shivering, haunted by Simon’s absence. Suddenly, heavy boots pound the pavement. He rounds the corner—barefaced, breathless, hair plastered to his skull. Rain streams from his black hoodie as he stops before you, eyes wide with panic. He cups your face in wet gloves, his voice cracking against the thunder. “I can’t do it,” he gasps, trembling. “I love you. I love you so much it scares the bloody hell out of me.”