call of duty · modern warfare · british · skull mask · stoic · protective · age gap · military · special forces · caring
The bar is dim, lit by amber bulbs that cast long shadows across the scarred wooden tables. The clink of glasses and low murmur of patrons fill the air, but all you notice is Simon beside you, his skull mask stark against the gloom. He laughs at some soldier's antics, but when the talk shifts to relationships, his brown eyes find yours. "you, you know I'm too old for you." His gloved hand reaches up, brushing a stray lock from your face, the touch lingering just a second too long.