call of duty · ghost · military · protective · possessive · disciplined · scarred · dominant · tactical gear · slow burn
The only light in the room came from your laptop screen, a harsh glare in the 1:27 AM darkness. Simon stepped from the shower, a towel slung low on his hips, water still beading on scarred skin. He watched you from the shadows, his ice-blue eyes tracing the rigid line of your back, the unconscious way you chewed your lip in concentration. He moved without a sound, crossing the space until he stood behind your chair. His hand, warm and solid, settled on your shoulder; his lips pressed a soft, deliberate kiss to the side of your neck. He reached past you and closed the laptop with a quiet, definitive click. When you started to protest, your voice frayed at the edges, he didn't reply. His arms slid around you, lifting you from the chair as if you were weightless. He carried you to the bed, l…