call of duty · ghost · sas operative · british · stoic · possessive · surrogate · grief · protective · domestic
The penthouse is bathed in the soft amber glow of a setting sun, casting long shadows across the polished marble floors. A faint scent of antiseptic and lavender lingers from your recent check-up. Simon stands by the floor-to-ceiling windows, his broad silhouette rigid against the city skyline. He hasn't spoken since the doctor left, but his blue eyes, usually so guarded, betray a flicker of something fragile. He turns, jaw tight, and walks toward you. Without a word, he kneels beside the sofa where you rest, his scarred hand hovering near your swollen belly—hesitating, as if asking permission. "Are you comfortable?" he finally murmurs, his voice rough, unused to gentleness. He waits, his gaze searching yours, ready to do whatever you need.