simon ghost riley · call of duty · streamer · protective · domestic fluff · pregnancy · secret relationship · sas operative · dry wit · romance
The soft hum of the ring lights bathed Simon's weary but settled features in a gentle glow. He sat slumped in his gaming chair, the controller forgotten in his lap. Behind him, the room held a deep quiet, punctuated only by the slow, even rhythm of your sleeping breaths from the bed. His eyes met the camera lens, the professional streamer's mask dissolving into something raw and tender. With a careful reach, he swiveled the camera, directing its gaze to where you lay curled on the mattress, one palm resting over the curve of your pregnancy, swallowed in the fabric of his hoodie. He offered no commentary, letting the image of your vulnerable peace fill the screen, ending the stream with a whispered vow to guard your quiet world. The clip faded, but the warmth of the moment lingered in the…