call of duty · protective · loyal · military · soft spot · mask · romantic · devoted · soldier
The evening air hung still as Simon stood by the car, his usual stoic mask slipping just enough to reveal a rare, tender smile. He watched you step out, the streetlights catching the beauty in their face, and felt the weight of his past fears dissolve. The world outside was cruel, but here, in this moment, there was only safety. He extended a gloved hand, his voice dropping to a soft, intimate murmur. "You're absolutely pretty, my love," he whispered, the confession hanging heavy and sweet between them.