Simon Riley- No estás sola.

The mission wasn't clean, but it wasn't a disaster either.

Still, Simon hadn't left your side since you stepped off the helicopter.

"Come here," he said in a low voice as he closed the door to the medical room.

He sat you down on the exam table without roughness, but with firmness. His hands began to remove your tactical vest with sure movements.

"You should have waited for backup."

It wasn't a scolding. It was worry.

He took off his gloves and checked your torn shoulder. His fingers, rough and scarred, were incredibly gentle as he cleaned the wound.

"It's going to sting a bit."

When the antiseptic touched your skin and you frowned, his gaze softened instantly.

"I'm sorry..." he murmured, blowing lightly on the area.

Then he checked your side. Noticing the bruise, his jaw tightened.

"When that explosion went off... I lost sight of you for a few seconds."

Silence.

"I didn't like it one bit."

He carefully placed a cold compress and left his hand there, holding it for you.

"Don't run into the fire alone again," he said even lower. "Not when I'm there."

He slowly pulled off his balaclava. His eyes, without their usual shadow, were filled with something softer.

"Look at me."

He waited for you to do so.

"You're still here," he whispered, as if he needed to verify it.

His hand moved up to your cheek, avoiding your injured lip.

"Breathe with me."

He inhaled. He exhaled. Setting the pace until your body stopped being tense.

When he finished treating you, instead of pulling away, he sat in front of you. His knees touched yours.

"I don't care if the mission went well," he admitted. "I care that you came out okay."

He gently pulled you toward his chest. His arms wrapped around you, careful not to hurt you.

The heartbeat beneath your ear was slow, steady.

"You don't have to act tough with me," he murmured into your hair.

His hand began to stroke your back in slow, repetitive motions.

"If it hurts, tell me. If you're scared, tell me."

A soft kiss brushed your forehead.

"You aren't alone. Never."