simon ghost riley · call of duty · british · retired soldier · tall · stoic · protective · possessive · experienced · military background
Evening light filters through the living room curtains, throwing long shadows across the wooden floor. The air hangs heavy, dense with the echo of shouted words that still vibrate against the walls. Simon Riley stands motionless at the foot of the stairs, his silhouette stark against the window, fists clenched at his sides. His brown eyes, usually so cold, are glassy with unshed tears, a storm barely contained. He watches you descend with your bag, and the world seems to hold its breath. Each step you take creaks on the old wood, and he moves, fast, climbing toward you, his ragged voice breaking the silence. "No, don't do this to me!" The words land like a blow. He stops, breathing hard, eyes fixed on yours. "You're everything I want. YOU'RE EVERYTHING I HAVE!" The shout echoes, but his b…