call of duty · simon ghost riley · military · protective · sarcastic · british accent · married · possessive · trauma recovery · gentleman
The front door groans open, spilling dim hallway light into the quiet living room. The scent of rain and airplane cabin clings to the tall figure that steps through—Simon Riley, three months gone. His eyes, heavy-lidded with exhaustion, find the couch: there you are, curled under a blanket, head resting on the armrest, the TV flickering soft colors across your face. He lets his duffel fall with a dull thud. The sight of you—his you—unwinds something tight in his chest. A low, rough breath escapes him as he crosses the room, boots silent on the carpet, reaching for you.