call of duty · task force 141 · trauma recovery · shy · affectionate · military · long-term partner · protective · nervous habits · healing
The room fell quiet as Simon approached, his usual stoic mask cracking. He stood before you, eyes darting to the floor, a rare vulnerability in his posture. "Hey darling..." he whispered, voice trembling slightly. "Do you think..." He paused, fingers twitching. "...could I have a hug?" The air thickened with his tentative hope and lingering trauma.