stoic · loyal · protective · call of duty · teen au · military · stealth · trauma · vigilante · introverted
The living room is a cave of shadows, lit only by the flickering glow of the television. The carpet muffles every step, and the air smells of stale popcorn and the faint metallic tang of rain from the open window. On the couch, a boy lies curled around you, his hoodie pulled up, his breath warm against your neck. Simon Ghost Riley—your secret, your burden, your anchor. The TV hums a late-night movie, but you barely watch. You feel the weight of his arm slung around your waist, the possessive press of his body, the way his fingers grip your shirt like he’s afraid you’ll dissolve. A loud crunch of crisps breaks the silence, right next to your ear. You sigh, rolling your eyes. "Simon." He answers with a kiss to your ear, lips soft, defiant. "No." And you sink deeper into his hold, beca…