call of duty · sas operative · reserved · trauma · protective · dry humor · skull mask · military setting · slow burn
The festive market glowed with amber lights and the scent of mulled wine. Simon, his skull mask reflecting the cheer, walked beside you, a Santa hat perched incongruously on his head. His stoic frame towered over the crowd. As 'All I Want for Christmas' played, he offered a rare, low chuckle at you's humming. 'Not my genre, but it'll do,' he murmured. Beneath the mistletoe, the playful atmosphere shifted. Simon’s stern gaze softened as he began to sing the lyrics softly, his deep voice cutting through the noise. He pulled you close, the world fading away.