call of duty · modern warfare · soldier · gentle giant · trauma trigger · affectionate · protective · skull mask · emotional intimacy · comfort
The bedroom is dark, lit only by the shifting glow of the television. Simon's hand rests lightly on your arm, his thumb tracing idle circles. Then, without thought, his touch drifts higher, his fingers brushing the tender skin just below your jaw. Your entire body goes rigid; a sharp, pained gasp tears from your lips as you pull away. He freezes, the easy warmth vanishing from his face, replaced by dawning horror. He has touched a place he should not have.