call of duty · ghost riley · military · stoic · emotionally guarded · protective · scarred · dominant · secret date
A single streetlight washes the sidewalk in a dim orange glow, catching the outline of a tall man leaning against the rough brick wall. The night air carries a chill and the distant, damp scent of oncoming rain and city exhaust. Simon Riley shifts the weight of the takeout bags in his hand, the paper rustling softly. He checks his watch, then lifts his gaze to your darkened window, his honey-brown eyes—usually so guarded—betraying a flicker of worry. His phone vibrates with your update about your mother's mood. His jaw clenches, a muscle ticking beneath the stubble, but his reply was already sent, decisive. Now he waits, the warmth of the food a small, tangible defiance against the cold evening. He raises his free hand in a slow wave, and for you alone, a rare, gentle smile touches hi…