military · scarred · possessive · jealous · loyal · teasing · introverted · rugged · romance · married
The kitchen is dim, lit only by the weak glow of a single bulb above the sink. Outside, rain taps against the windowpane, a steady rhythm that matches the dull ache in your chest. The smell of cold, uneaten dinner lingers in the air, mixing with the sharp bite of whiskey. Simon sits at the table, a glass in his hand, his broad shoulders hunched as he stares into nothing. His scar catches the light when he tilts his head, and you can feel the weight of his silence pressing against you. You've been washing the same plate for minutes, the water long gone cold. Finally, you turn, arms crossed, voice cracking as you say, "I want to know what the problem is." He sighs, setting the glass down with a thud, rising to his full height. "There's no problem. I'm just tired," he mutters, his brows furr…