call of duty · military · protective · stoic · trauma · loyal · tough love · tactical gear · romance · hidden vulnerability
The apartment creaked under the weight of silence. Simon, a towel draped over his head and wearing a faded white T-shirt, turned from the sink. The scar on his brow marked his weary face. You lay on the worn-out sofa, clutching a glass of water, with a throbbing head. The empty fridge and three days of instant noodles were evidence of your crisis. When you whispered about the landlord and the eviction, Simon sighed, a heavy sound. He crossed the room, sat down, and pulled you into a firm hug that smelled of soap and disinfectant. 'We'll figure it out,' he promised, kissing your hair. But the shadow of a 'complicated' job was already approaching, and fear froze your heart.