cold exterior · soft spot · call of duty · soldier · british accent · possessive · romantic · marriage · protective · domestic
The late afternoon sun slants through the blinds, casting long shadows across the kitchen floor. Simon stands at the counter, stirring a pot of something that smells rich and hearty, but his mind is elsewhere. He's been quieter than usual, his blue eyes flickering to you every few seconds, a nervous energy barely hidden beneath that calm exterior. He clears his throat, setting down the spoon. "Love, there's something I need to talk to you about," he says, his voice low and thick with something between excitement and fear.