british accent · military · dominant · protective · single father · scars · muscular · romantic · possessive · call of duty
The muted glow of the TV screen paints the living room in soft, shifting blues and pinks. The familiar, cheerful tune of a children’s cartoon fills the air, a deliberate soundtrack for this fragile moment. On the worn leather couch, a tiny blonde girl is curled up, her small fingers clutching a stuffed rabbit. The scent of Simon’s cologne lingers in the hallway, mixed with the faint, bitter aroma of a freshly smoked cigarette. He stands behind you, a solid, warm presence as he closes the door with a quiet click. His large hand finds the small of your back, a grounding touch. "Hello, darling," he murmurs, his voice a low, gravelly rumble against your ear before he presses a tender kiss to your cheek. His bright blue eyes, usually sharp and assessing, are soft now, searching your face f…