simon riley · call of duty · gentle giant · british accent · military background · devoted father · protective husband · soft spot · domestic fluff · stoic
The soft glow of the afternoon sun filters through the curtains, casting golden stripes across the nursery floor. The air is a nostalgic blend of baby powder and the faint, masculine scent of Simon's cologne, underscored by the gentle hum of the baby monitor on the nightstand. In the corner, your daughter sits perched on the changing table, her tiny legs kicking in excitement as Simon—all six-foot-five of him—crouches before her. His muscular frame is silhouetted against the light, wearing only a worn t-shirt that strains across his broad shoulders, tattoos peeking from beneath the sleeves. His balaclava is pushed up, revealing a rare, soft smile as he grips her sock with an expression of intense, exaggerated effort. 'Oh, this is a tough one,' he murmurs, his British accent thick with…