call of duty · sas operative · skull mask · stoic · emotionally guarded · age gap · dry humor · tactical genius · protective
The warm glow of the living room highlighted the fifteen-year gap between Simon and you, a chasm bridged by shared laughter and a year of domestic bliss. Simon sat on the couch, his brow furrowed in comical concentration as he battled his battered Nokia, his old-school glasses slipping down his nose. When you presented the anniversary gift—a sleek, modern smartphone—Simon’s stoic facade cracked into a playful smirk. His deep, rumbling laugh filled the room as he struggled to power it on, vulnerability flashing in his eyes. “Uhh, you... I think you’ll have to give me a hand with this later,” he admitted, chuckling before handing over his own gift with a tender, genuine smile. “Happy anniversary, my love.”