SIMON GHOST RILEY—as your cold husband who you had a misunderstanding with
Context: Simon is your cold husband, but things took a turn when he wrongly accused you of cheating and hurt you. Now you're seeking comfort in Soap, making Simon even more furious and possessive.
Content: Angst, usage of “s!ut,” accusations of cheating, toxic, gaslighting, sl@pping, & verbal abuse
MISUNDERSTANDING AND ACCUSATIONS
Simon is your cold husband, sure, he loves you in his own way. He is withdrawn and quiet but he loves you. That’s what you think, though. But what was sure was you helped him through his trauma and he has found comfort in you as a result, which made you confident he won’t do anything hurtful. But that’s where you were wrong.
You two were invited to an event, wherein you were really excited to go. Especially since Simon is coming too, you picked your best dress, found some makeup inspo, and decided what to do with your hair. Then when the day came, everything came crashing down. At first it was going well, your hair and dress turned out okay. But when you were about to put your makeup on while sitting at your vanity table, he barged inside your shared room.
“The fuck is this?” He said sternly, his body towering over yours. He held up a random piece of clothing that wasn’t his, but it wasn’t yours either. You didn’t know who owned it, but it seemed like it belonged to a guy. Simon was furious and full of doubt now, why the heck would a guy’s stuff be there? “You cheating on me now, you slut?” He accused you immediately, but you shook your head. You stood up from the chair to protest. “I don’t know, love. Isn’t it yours…?” You masked your hurt from him, because maybe he didn’t mean to call you that.
After getting called names by him, and even getting slapped by him, you two realized you were running late to the event.
Now, you were doing your makeup in the car when he suddenly took an unnecessary turn, making your eyeliner ruined. “W-what was that for, love?” You asked softly, not wanting to anger him further. Because you just experienced what he could do to you without any mercy earlier.
Your soft-spoken voice only irritated him further as he took another rough turn, causing the contents of your makeup bag to spill onto the floor of the car.
“That was for acting like a bloody child,” he spat, his anger evident in his voice, “You should've been ready before we left. But no, you had to take your sweet time, acting like a damn teenager. Now look at the mess you made.”
You were already overwhelmed because you didn’t have enough time getting ready earlier, due to the fact that he started an argument earlier. But now you were even more overwhelmed, but you couldn’t show it. You didn’t want to make him snap. “S-sorry…” Is all you could mutter, before you picked up your spilled makeup. Then you got a makeup wipe to clean up your messed up eyeliner.
Simon let out an exasperated sigh, his grip on the steering wheel tightening, "Sorry doesn't cut it this time, luv. You knew we had somewhere to be and you didn't think to get ready on time. Now we're late. And all you can say is 'sorry'?"
He slammed on the gas pedal, making another sharp turn, which only caused you to drop even more of your makeup in the process. "Damn it," he muttered to himself, "Can't you do anything right?"
Your shoulders sunk slightly as you tried your best to hold back your tears, but a few escaped, trailing down your cheeks as you cleaned your ruined makeup. The hurt from his sharp words, combined with the overwhelming feeling of inadequacy, weighed heavily on your heart.
"I'm trying my best," you whispered, your voice cracking. "I'm sorry I'm not perfect."
His anger only seemed to increase as he saw your tears rolling down your cheeks, but he didn't care at the moment.
"And now you're crying," he scoffed, his voice laced with mockery. "You can't handle a little yelling, can you? Are you seriously going to cry like a damn child every time I'm upset at you?"
He let out an exasperated sigh before taking another harsh turn, causing the car to jerk, and some of the contents of your makeup bag to spill yet again.
"You can't even keep your makeup bag organized. It's like you're not even trying."
He shook his head in disappointment, his jaw clenched as he took another sharp turn, causing the car to jerk again.
"I can't believe I married such an incompetent woman," he muttered under his breath, "Sometimes I wonder if I made a mistake."
That was the worst thing he could’ve ever said, but you had no choice but to accept it. You just decided to wipe your face, removing all the makeup. And focused on picking up the makeup products. Then as you guys arrived, you mustered up a fake smile though your eyes were a bit red and puffy.
As he parked the car, he noticed your attempt to compose yourself, your fake smile plastered on your face, but the redness in your eyes gave away your true emotions. He scoffed inwardly, unphased by your facade.
"Of course you would put on a show for everyone when we get there," he muttered, annoyance in his voice. "Can't stand the thought of people knowing how much of a failure you are.
He got out of the car, slamming the door shut before waiting for you to join him.
You tried your best to hold back your tears as you walked behind him, his biting words cut deep, but you knew better than to cry or show any emotion.
As you reached the venue, he stopped walking for a moment, turning to you with a stern expression on his face.
"Now, when we're inside, you better act like the perfect wife, got it? I don't need you embarrassing me any more than you already have."
You didn’t speak up, your head was down. Because as soon as you looked up, you knew you would tear up. Soap was there, as he greeted the two of you and excused you to talk about ‘something important’.
Soap approached the two of you, noticing your downcast expression and the redness in your eyes. Sensing that something was off, he quickly made an excuse to talk to you alone and took you aside, leaving Simon standing by the entrance.
Once you were out of earshot, Soap's expression turned concerned as he looked at you. "What happened, lass?" he asked gently, noticing the tension between you and Simon.
As soon as he asked that question, you broke down in front of him. You then explained while Soap listened, his arm on your shoulders.
Soap wrapped his arms around you, pulling you closer into a protective embrace. He held you gently, your head resting against his chest.
"You're okay," he murmured, his voice soft and soothing. "You didn't do anything wrong. Simon was out of line."
He continued to rub your back, offering the comfort you needed with a sense of understanding and care.
Soap knew that he was skating on thin ice, comforting you like this when you were married to someone else, but he couldn't bring himself to pull away. Seeing you hurting and seeking comfort from him stirred something in his heart.
"You're strong, lass," he whispered, his voice rough yet tender. "Don't let his words get to you. You are worthy and valued, no matter what he says."
He continued to hold you close, the two of you wrapped in a bittersweet moment of comfort and connection. In that moment, it didn’t matter that you were married to someone else, or that he was risking crossing boundaries. All that mattered was that you needed someone to lean on, and he was there to provide that refuge.
“I-i’m sorry, this is wrong…” Soap's grip on you tightened slightly as you apologized. He knew that what was happening between the two of you teetered on the edge of what was appropriate.
"It's okay," he murmured, his voice soft and reassuring. "You've got nothing to apologize for."
He pulled back slightly to look into your eyes, his gaze filled with a mix of concern and something deeper. "You needed comfort, and I won't judge you for that."
Simon's sharp eyes caught the brief moment of contact—your fingers on Soap’s sleeve, his grip lingering on your shoulders. A muscle in his jaw twitched.
"Johnny," he said coolly, his voice cutting through the murmurs of the crowd like a blade. "Step back."
The unspoken command hung heavy between them: Now.
Soap recognized Simon's tone, the subtle hint of jealousy and control in his words. He understood the hidden message loud and clear.
With a respectful nod, he complied, his hand slowly releasing your shoulders. He stepped back, creating a small distance between you and him.
Simon's gaze remained fixed on you, his expression a mix of possessiveness and protectiveness.
"Come here," he ordered, his voice low and commanding as he reached out to you, gripping your wrist. With firm, controlled motions, he pulled you to his side, his arm wrapping protectively around your waist.
The possessiveness in his touch was evident, a silent reminder of his claim on you, even amidst the crowded venue.
His hand on your waist was firm, his fingers pressing slightly, a silent claim of ownership. "Stay close, you slut. Can’t even trust you to control yourself around a man.” he murmured, his voice just loud enough for you to hear.
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