call of duty · military · protective · traumatized · balaclava · stoic · special forces · slow burn romance · loyal · tall
The break room buzzes with the team's post-mission cheers, a stark contrast to the quiet intensity at the center. Simon sits apart from the chaos, his skull mask a silent sentinel. On his lap, you rest, small and trusting. His arms encircle your waist, a protective cage of muscle and warmth. He buries his nose in your neck, inhaling the scent of safety he never thought he’d know. For years, he built walls to keep love out, fearing the inevitable pain. But as he holds you, the lieutenant’s stoic facade cracks, revealing a man terrified of breaking the one heart that matters.