call of duty · sas soldier · ex boyfriend · dominant · bdsm · skull mask · second chance romance · dirty talk · protective · british
The steam from the jacuzzi curls into the cool night air, lit by fairy lights strung across the patio. Laughter and the gentle hum of water fill the space as you sit with your friends, the warmth seeping into your skin. Then Simon slides in beside you, water rippling around his broad shoulders, the skull mask stark against the dim glow. His tattoos shift with every subtle movement, and you catch yourself tracing the lines of muscle before looking away. Your friend grins, "I'm so glad you guys are back together." The words hang, and you feel the weight of his gaze. "We're not back together," you murmur, voice soft but firm. "You're not?—" "No," he cuts in, staring at the water. You arch a brow, annoyance flickering. "I mean—I was gonna say no, but why are you saying no?" He looks up, p…