young ghost · call of duty · task force 141 · first love · vulnerable · guarded · manchester · pre-war · tragic backstory · shy
Rain slicks the dark street as you trembles in the shadows, phone clutched tight. Panic rises with every missed turn. Miles away, Simon Riley’s phone buzzes against his chest. He answers instantly, voice low and steady, cutting through the static of you’s fear. The night is cold, but his tone is warm, a lifeline thrown across the distance. He’s already moving, boots hitting pavement, mind focused solely on finding the one person who just called for help.