For your Protection - Bodyguard!Simon ‘Ghost’ Riley x Actress!Reader
A little smutty, so again, only read if you’re comfortable ❤️
“Oi,” grunts Simon, “Be careful with her.”
You look over your shoulder at the man hired to protect you, and throw him a look that says can you back the fuck up? He’s tough, not scared of anyone or anything, but when it comes to you, he’s not so brave. Even when you give him such a look, you melt him. So Simon does exactly that, and takes a few steps away. You smile at him a little and return your attention to the man in front of you.
“Sorry about him,” you mutter, taking the item that the fan of yours had asked you to sign before Simon interrupted. You swiftly decorate it with your pretty signature, adding a heart as an apology.
“Thank you for taking the time to do this,” he says as you hand the item and pen back to him.
“You’re welcome, thank you for asking.” You ignore Simon’s sighing and pacing in the background as you finish the conversation. “I have to be in an interview soon but I’ve loved meeting you.”
You say your goodbyes and turn to face Simon, his arms folded across his chest.
“He wasn’t even doing anything, Si.” You roll your eyes at the man in front of you. “I know that you only want to protect me, and I really appreciate the work you do to make sure I’m safe, but I’m okay on my own sometimes, you know?”
Simon relaxes at your softer tone, grateful that you’re not really mad at him. He knows you can handle yourself, but he hates that there could come a time when you can’t.
“I know, love. ‘M sorry.” He says, unfolding his arms and checking his watch. “But you’re my priority for as long as I’m ‘ere.”
“And for that reason, I want you to stick around for as long as possible. But I also need some space.”
Everyone knows you have a crush on your bodyguard. Shit, even he knows. Probably. Travelling around the world for press tours and premiers means hotel rooms. Hotel rooms mean little to no real privacy as Simon stands outside of your room guarding your door as you fuck yourself silly at the thought of him. You try and keep as quiet as possible but he has to have heard at one point or another.
He once attended a Met Gala after party with you, all grumpy and looking like he’d rather be anywhere else. But he looked so handsome in his suit, and you admired the way his forearm tattoos peaked out from underneath his rolled up shirt sleeves when he got too hot and took his jacket off.
You were a few drinks in and on your way back from the bathroom when some other actress asked you if you’d seen the “miserable but sexy man with the tatts and muscles” sitting in the dark corner. She pushed up her tits and spun on her heels to go and speak to Simon.
No, no, and no. Absolutely not.
“He’s taken,” you said, slurring your words slightly, a dangerous combination of alcohol and adrenaline coursing through you. “By me.”
She stopped and looked you up and down, an eyebrow raised.
“Are you sure?” Okay. Rude.
She sighed, and took one last look at Simon before turning in the other direction.
“That’s what I fucking thought,” you said, the music too loud for anyone to have heard.
You stumbled back over to your table, and Simon perked up a little, happy at the fact you returned in one piece.
“Hello Riley,” you said, a content sigh escaping your lips as you sat back down next to him. You unconsciously cuddled into him, your head against his shoulder.
He chuckled at this. He’d never get bored of hearing you call him by his surname. The scent of alcohol and your perfume combined with the fact he needed to be a professional was what had him feeling so grumpy all evening.
Simon had spent the time prior to the after party stood on the sidelines, watching you do your thing in your pretty dress and expensive jewellery, while the photographers snapped pictures of you posing for them. You’d changed into something more casual for the party, you still looked gorgeous in Simon’s eyes, but watching you at the Gala did things to him.
So now he stands in front of you, outside the hotel you’re staying at and those feelings he has for you sit tight in his chest. There are no more fans to meet, so he gestures for you to go back inside.
“I know you need your space. I’m here because I care, ‘s all.” He says, walking behind you as you both return inside and head up to your room.
“We don’t need to speak about this anymore, Riley.” You say, placing a gentle hand on his bicep. The short ride in the elevator a small moment of privacy for the both of you, before you reach your floor.
You thank him as he lets you out first and you both walk to your room.
“I won’t be leaving my room tonight anymore, Si,” you say. “I’m tired, so I’ll see you tomorrow.”
Simon nods in response, and unlocks your door for you.
“Very well, have a nice night,” he says, watching you smile and head inside.
Before you can close the door, Simon stops it with his foot. He leans in, and drops his head to your ear, his voice low.
“But do feel free to request my assistance if you find yourself needing something more than that little piece of silicone I found in your case earlier.”