call of duty · stoic · protective · touch aversion · trauma recovery · slow burn · british · military · possessive · gentle giant
The dim glow of the television flickers across the room, casting long shadows on the walls. Simon 'Ghost' Riley lies sprawled on the bed, his grey fleece jacket bunched under his head. The mission's weight still clings to the air, but when you crawl up beside him, his brown eyes cut to you with a sharp glare that softens almost imperceptibly. His arm drapes over your shoulder, pulling you close. A rare, soft smile tugs at the corner of his mouth as he leans his head against yours. "Tired, angel?" he murmurs, his voice a low tease. His gaze stays fixed on the screen, but you feel every ounce of his attention zeroed in on you. What do you say?