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Simon Riley x reader
Idk what to call this but I made a fic where Simon "Ghost" Riley falls for Johnny's female roomie cuz it's been clanking around in my head for days. Also now I can finally use the time I've spent in the UK having to listen to stupid slang and banter to use💪
Also reader is a girl that's like a main plot point👍Okay enjoy!
"Ya sure this is okay mate?" Kyle asked, slightly apprehensive as he entered the apartment
"'Course it's okay!" Johnny beamed, closing the door behind them "asked 'em 'forehand anyway"
Simon just grunted and started to remove his boots. The boys had a week off from being stationed at base and though most would use this time to go home and visit family, that option wasn't really in the cards for the three.
Kyle's family had gone on vacation, he had grumbled something about "lef' me 'ta holiday in the tropics". And Simon...well his family situation was...something, so Johnny had very graciously offered to host them at his apartment for the week. Just one problem, he had forgotten to let his friends know the roommate he lived with was a girl. Not only that, but he hadn't actually checked to see if you read his last minute message. Not that he had actually had the foresight to ask if you were okay with 2 men you had never met sleeping in your apartment for a week. He texted something along the lines of "omw back" quickly followed by "bringing the boys with"
You had been napping and hadn't seen his text, and you were too groggy as you woke up and shuffled to get dressed to even notice the sounds of footsteps in the front room.
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"Just set ya shite by the couch 'fer now" Johnny commented as he walked into the open kitchen
Simon took a moment to scan over the apartment. There were the obvious signs of Johnny's presence scattered all around the room. A couple of empty chip bags, an X-box with the wires of the controller's tangled into one big mess, his army green sweatshirt draped over the back of the couch, his preferred brand of cereal stood haphazardly on the counter, even those stupid Crocs he bought a year ago were by the front door. But something felt off, he knew his friend lived with a roommate but there was something strange about the other items in the flat he couldn't put his finger on.
A hairbrush was set on the coffee table, the cups that he caught a glimpse of as Johnny opened the cupboard seemed a little too nice, a small tube of hand lotion was set on the counter, and a pair of shoes that seemed a little too small and a little too clean were (unlike Johnny's) placed on the Ikea shoe rack by the door.
Kyle's voice suddenly broke him from his thoughts, "thought ya 'ad a roommate soap? Where they at?"
"They're 'ere" Johnny chimed, closing the fridge door with his hip and pouring himself some juice "probably just in 'they room" he took one sip from the glass "hold on lads let me get 'em"
He rounded the corner into the small hallway and disappeared from Simon and Kyle's line of sight. Kyle looked over to the blonde, who had (for once) forgone his usual balaclava in favor of a simple black face mask, Simon just shrugged.
They heard the turning of a doorknob at the end of the hallway, the hinges squeaking as it began to open.
"Aye come out 'ere a sec-"
A high pitched, startled noise could be heard before..."JOHNNY WHAT THE FUCK MAN GET OUT!" your voice rang through the apartment clear as day.
Simon and Kyle's head's whipped around to face each other, suddenly all the pieces fell into place in Simon's head. Johnny's roommate was a chick.
"Sweet Jesus! Sorry lass didnae know ya were 'gon tae changin' in 'ere" Johnny blurted out apologetically.
"YEAH THATS WHY YOU KNOCK FIRST DUMBASS!" you continued to berate him as he stood in the door way with his hand covering eyes.
"Well how the 'ell was I 'sposed know what'chu was doin' in 'ere?" he fought back
"MAYBE BY NOT BARGING IN HERE OUT OF NOWHERE?!" Your voice strained with frustration and embarrassment
There was a brief moment of silence before-
"WHY THE HELL ARE YOU STILL STANDING HERE? GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY ROOM!" A small thud could be heard as one of your shirts collided with the side of his head.
"Okay, okay I'm goin'!" he closed the door "creepin' Jesus..." he sighed
He slowly rounded the corner back into the kitchen, holding your oversized T-shirt in one of his hands. He looked up to see the gobsmacked faces of his two friends
"Wot?"
"Could've at least told us 'yer rooming with a girl" Kyle muttered, looking sheepishly towards the tile floor
"Thought I mentioned that?" Johnny said plainly
"Well, ya didn't" Simon grumbled, pausing a moment before continuing "she certainly seems...spirited"
"Nah 'hat's nothin', you should see 'er when I eat 'er scraps" he smirked "just 'bout killed me last time"
Simon couldn't help but notice the glass Johnny had poured earlier, it seemed to be some sort of fruit juice cocktail, something his friend probably wouldn't have bought for himself...
"Well-" Johnny swung his arm out dramatically as he attempted to fill the silence. Yet in that moment, the bra that, unbeknownst to you, had been tucked within the shirt he was now holding, flew to the floor.
"Shit-" Johnny went to quickly pick it up as his two friends respectfully averted their gaze from your undergarments.
"Wait..." Johnny paused to look up at the both of them "is it weird fer me to go grabbin' at it?" He asked in full honesty
Disappointed looks are what greeted him,
"Mate-"
"Bruv..."
They heard your door open suddenly and all embarrassment was forgotten as your roommate quickly picked up the bra and folded it back into the shirt before setting it on the counter
"Seriously man what were you thinking? Going to have to get a lock if you keep this up. Anyway what were you-" you stopped as you rounded the corner to find not only your roommate, but two other large men in your living area.
"Oh!" You started "Hey..." you trailed off apprehensively
Simon and Kyle both got their first proper look at you. A tight tank top clung to your figure and loose sweatpants hung from your hips, your hair haphazardly tied up with strands poking out in every direction. It then became clear to them at that moment you had not been expecting any company.
Kyle cleared his throat, ready to introduce himself, but his friend beat him to it
"These are the lads 've told ya about" Johnny began with a boyish grin, gesturing widely to his two friends, as if he was showing them off.
"From work?" you questioned
"Yup"
You then looked back to the two men in question and they both instinctively stood up a bit straighter "Ghost and...Gaz? Right?" you asked, pointing from one to the other, tilting you head in a way that was undeniably adorable to all three of them.
"'hat's us" Kyle responded brightly "Soap 'as talked 'bout you but I never caught ya name"
You gave it to them with no hesitation, before turning to Johnny "soap?" You teased, cocking one eyebrow
"It's ma' call sign lass, didnae be makin' fun of it now" he shook his finger in your face
"Yeah sure it is" you brushed him off before your eyes met the cup on the counter, you slowly turned back to him,
"What did I say about drinking my shit?!" You questioned with an accusatory tone.
"Is' just a glass" Johnny whined
You delivered a a harsh slap to his bicep "if you're going to be drinking it tell me so I can buy more, I'm tired of runnin' to the store every other day" you sighed
You moved through the kitchen closer to Simon and Kyle, opening the fridge and scanning its contents before turning to the both of them "I'll be going out, you two want anything?" You asked
They both just looked at you completely speechless and slightly confused.
"What? I assume you are probably going to be staying this week while that idiot" you gestured with your thumb to Johnny "has time off, so ya want anything from the store?" Your intuition had to be applauded.
"No we're jus' fine" Simon finally spoke. His deep voice, though not shocking, still made your hair stand on end.
"Alright then" you clapped your hands and maneuvered yourself through the small space in between the two men, a shiver ran down their spine as your front and back brushed against each of their sides, respectively
"I'm going to the gym then I'll hit the store on the way back" you say over your shoulder, grabbing your shoes "you need anything Mactavish?"
"Get some-"
"-More of the juice and the butterscotch crisps?" You finished his sentence for him and he waved his hand dismissively "you're so predictable" you murmur, a smile tugging at the corners of your lips
Simon watched as the Johnny's mouth began to form a smile of his own "I 'ave to do the washing, you got any thing ya need cleaned?" He threw back
"Lights or colors?"
"Lights"
"Then wash that shirt I threw at you"
The wicked smile now fully formed on Johnny's face as his friends watched on in surprise and burning embarrassment.
"What 'bout this 'ere?" Johnny teased, now holding your light blue bra up for everyone to see, pinching one of the straps as if it were contaminated
"What are you-" Simon and Kyle watched the confused expression on your face turn into horror then very quickly into undeniable anger
You stormed back across the flat and snatched you bra from his hand "John Mactavish you disgusting little prick" you growled "I am going to kill you one of these days and let me promise you, it will be slow" you leaned over him and pointed a finger in this face, your hight difference forcing him to bend over backwards slightly.
You threw your bra back in your room and quickly stomped back to the door "I'll be back in a couple hours" you called over your shoulder "do me a favor and kick his shit in while I'm gone eh?" You smiled towards Simon and Kyle before shutting the door behind you.
A moment of silence fell over the three,
"So how long has she been 'aving to put up wit' yer ass?" Simon asked plainly
"Little over a year now...-- oye? Whatchu mean 'put up wit' me' I'm a delight to live with"
"Clearly" Kyle rolled his eyes
"Too bad she's got such an attitude" Johnny sighed "she'd be a bonnie lass if she quit yellin' all the damn time"
"I'm sure you give her plenty of reasons to" Kyle groaned and Simon just nodded in agreement
"Ay haud yer wheesht" Johnny bit back "'member who's puttin' you lads up for a week"
The banter continued but Simon could agree with his friend on at least one point, you were bloody stunning. He just couldn't get the quizzical look you had given him out of his head, nor the way you had said his call sign so plainly. 'What had soap told you 'bout him?' He really couldn't help but wonder, wonder and pray it was the good stuff. Though knowing soap, it probably wasn't. His call sign had sounded so sweet when it came from your lips, he needed to know how it would sound when you called him by his given name. What sort of faces would you make if he poked fun at you like soap did? what if he were to be sweet to you? Did you cook? If so he needed to taste it immediately. What kind of expression would you make when you're all relaxed? How would it feel to take those pouty, pursed lips against his own and-
'Nope nope nope', Simon physically shook the thought from his head, taking a deep breath to clear his mind. You were his friends roommate and who he would be living with for a week, he had to be respectful.
"You good mate?" Gaz asked
"Fine" he replied flatly
He couldn't really understand why but he wanted you to get home from whatever you were doing immediately, it was like a burning fire had suddenly started inside him and it could only be dowsed by seeing you and having you close to him.
Johnny knew that look in his Lieutenant's eyes, recognizing the faint emotion they betrayed
'Damn smitten bastard' Johnny huffed before showing them where they would be sleeping.
Uhhh I probably will make more for this soon so stick around<3
@yumethefrostypanda for the visual I used🫶
Part 2 of this fic will be posted Friday for all of those who are wondering 💪
Tysm for all the love I got on the first part like omg you guys are so sweet
This whole fic concept is probably going to become something I work on for a while and create many parts for so stay tuned 🫶
(Requests are also open if there's something you guys want to see specifically :^)
Also for those of you who asked to be tagged I will do my best to tag you when I post the next part
Ghost x Soaps roomie
Ghosts and Gaz stay the week and Soap's apartment. Ghost falls head over heels for you and can't seem to think of anything else.
Sorry this is a bit late🙏 the next part will have more Simon and reader alone heheh.
It was around 6pm when you finally did get back, the elevator in your and Johnny's building had been out of service for what felt like forever, so you made the trek up six flights of stairs all while carrying all of that week's groceries.
Simon sat in the one arm chair of your living room while Johnny and Kyle took the couch. The TV played some rugby game that was of absolutely no interest to Simon. Usually he liked to relax and watch with his mates but his mind was currently all too aware of everything around him.
You had surely sat in this chair at some point? Was he being intrusive by sitting in it? Had you picked out the rug that laid between him and the TV? Actually scratch that, the busy pattern gave away the fact that Johnny must have made that purchase. It was like he could feel your presence in the very air around him, not to mention his constant anticipation of wanting you to come back. Would he actually talk to you once you did? Probably not if he was being realistic but part of him hoped you could see into his mind and understand how happy it made him feel to simply be in your presence.
A loud knock at the door interrupted his thoughts, it was silent for a moment, the another knock, louder and more intense.
Almost out of instinct Simon started to get up so that he could get the door.
"Nah give it just a second mate" Johnny began from his place on the couch, him in Kyle's interest no longer being captured by the game "it's funnier if ya jus' wait a tic"
"The hell are you-" Kyle began
"JOHN MACTAVISH I KNOW YOU ARE IN THERE" you yelled exasperatedly through the door
"Aye ya 'ave a key don'tcha?" Johnny quipped
"Really mate-" Kyle began again
"I just carried all of our groceries up like six flights of stairs, now get your ass off the couch and open the goddamn door" There was a chilling lack of emotion in your voice as you continued to berate him
Simon, without a second thought, finished getting up and strode over to the door
"Aw you're no fun" Johnny groaned "usually I wait 'bout 5 minutes, till she starts makin' death threats" he laughed
Simon just rolled his eyes a began to open the door
"You are one selfish bastard you know tha- oh! Hey sorry, didn't know it was you opening the door" he watched your annoyed face slowly turn into one of relief as you smiled up at him. 2 bags of groceries in each hand, silently he took all four of them from you while propping the door open with his heal, giving you enough room to enter.
You short circuited momentarily as his hands brushed against yours, still slightly shocked you managed a "you really don't have to do that...but that you" as you slipped into the apartment.
Simon resolved that he really did need to do that because the smile you had given him made his whole body feel like it was on fire. You made your way to the couch as he let the door close
"Honestly I really should have known it was one of you two" you sighed "This asshole would have left me out there another 10 minutes" as if to punctuate your point, you delivered a quick, but harsh slap to the back of Johnny's head.
Kyle failed to stifle a laugh at his friends clearly exaggerated, upset expression "deserved 'hat one soap" he cackled
You made your way to the kitchen where Simon was, once again wordlessly, beginning to put away the groceries he had grabbed. You flitted over to his side, a warm smile on your face.
"You really don't have to do that" you said reaching to take a stick of butter out of his hand
He immediately held it up away from your reach. " 'S fine" was all he said before opening the fridge and continuing to put things away as you rushed to try and help.
"Such a bloody gentleman aren'tcha Lt." Johnny chimed, him and Kyle making their way to the kitchen, the rugby game long forgotten.
"Bloody stubborn is more like it" you teased, mocking your roommates accent and shooting a glance at the man in question.
"Someone's outta do it" Simon shrugged
"Look at that!" Kyle clapped his hand over Johnny's back "you even find a way to weasel out'a chores at home, ay soap?"
"Oh don't worry, I make him do the dishes" you laughed
"Ya didnea make me a do a 'thing 'bon" Johnny grumbled "I choose 'a do the dishes 'cause you do the cookin'"
"Really? I didn't know choosing required so much whining and convincing" you smirked, back turned to him. Though it was true you did do most, if not all the cooking. Johnny had tried to cook two times at the apartment, set off a fire alarm one time and ruined a pan the other. So you took care of the cooking, just doubling the proportions when he was home from deployment, it was cheaper to cook anyways. Not to mention you can always force him to order take out if you really don't feel like it.
"I dinnae whine missy" Johnny mused, faking a genuine offense
"Yeah whatever you say missy" you smirked over your shoulder at seeing his perturbed expression when you mocked him "well what do you want for dinner then?"
You turned to face all three men, who had now congregated on the other side of the kitchen island, now that Simon had finished helping with the groceries.
"Oh! can ya' make that one pasta-" Johnny started
You cut him off almost immediately "I'm not your asking you dumbass" you chided "I was asking our guests" you gestured over Simon and Kyle with an expectant look on your face.
"Ya see this lads?" Johnny huffed "look at what I 'ave to put up wit', in ma' own home no less!"
"I'd be meaner if you weren't in the lease"
"Ah!" Johnny clutched his heart like he had been shot "ya don' really mean that now do 'ya?"
You continued to banter with your roommate while Gaz watched with genuine intrigue. Simon on the other hand was having a bit of a moment. He can't even remember the last time he had a home cooked meal, not to mention having someone offer to cook him whatever he wanted. He was a bit jealous of his friend, who obviously got to have your food whenever he was home for deployment. He tried to think of something he would like to eat but his mind was so overwhelmed he couldn't think straight.
"You really are a pain in my ass" you grumbled
"Ah ya know I love things in ma' arse"
"Ew Johnny what the fuck!? You're so gross!" You threw a kitchen towel at him
Kyle broke out of his laughing fit just long enough to actually make a request "if you're offerin', I'd kill for some proper chicken noodle soup" he smiled "stuff on base 's just glorified water"
Simon silently cursed himself for being too slow but really anything made by you sounded like heaven.
"Hm let me see if we have chicken stock" you turned to look in one of the cabinets below the sink, bending over. Simon watched as your sweat pants hugged your ass perfectly as you bent over. It suddenly became very hot in the flat and he was having a hard time swallowing, not to mention figuring out where to look so he just quickly turned his head away to look at a very interesting spot on the wall.
Soap elbowed Gaz, pointing to get him to look at their friend, and a knowing smirk adorned both their faces.
"Yep we'll have plenty!" You smiled, standing up and turning around. Simon couldn't decide whether he was relieved or disappointed at your change of position. "Give me an hour and I'll set you all straight" you turned on the stove and Simon jumped slightly as it clicked, the hell had gotten into him?
It didn't take you long to whip up something to eat, and within the hour all four of you were perched on your high top stools around the kitchen island.
You watched as Ghost took off his face mask to eat. In every picture you had been forced to see, he always had a full a skull mask on, completely covering his whole face. So it had already been a shock when you saw him with just a small face covering, but seeing him with nothing covering his face confirmed what you had long suspected. This man was fucking gorgeous.
Kyle, Johnny, and you all dug in immediately, the two men just happy to have a good meal and you being starving from your trip to the gym and trek up the stairs. Simon however, remained unmoving as he sat directly across from you. You had tied your hair back to keep it out of your way, only a few loose strands slipping down by your face. He watch as you blew on the soup before gently lifting it to your mouth, he watched as your lip curled at Johnny's obnoxious slurping and hurried eating style. He could have watched you forever, he wanted to just silently observe every action and idiosyncrasy you made. You fascinated him with your every move and how you seemed to be so gentle yet so direct with your words and actions captivated him.
His moment of quiet observance didn't last much longer as Johnny piped up, "ya know ya can eat it, right Ghost?" He asked with eyebrow raised "I know the chicken might be a tad bit raw, but she isn't that bad of a cook" he teased
"It is not raw!" You slapped his forearm are glared up at him from your chair
You whipped back around to face Simon "if ya don't like it ghost I can whip up something else" you asked him with genuine concern
"No no 's fine I jus' got-"
"Aye I think he likes it a little too much is all love" Kyle grinned nudging his friend's side
"Knock it off" Simon growled
"Was just teasin," Kyle chuckled putting his arms up in the air to show his submission.
You looked at him with a slightly befuddled expression, not quite understanding what they were trying to communicate to you. As if sensing your confusion, within seconds Simon had pounded down the entire bowl and was timidly asking if he could have second. You just smiled and got up to get him more.
"Aye can ya get me some more 's well 'bon" Johnny called behind his shoulder
"No"
"Why is he gettin' special treatment eh?"
"Because he isn't a pain in my ass all day, now go and get it yourself man, ya have legs"
Johnny reluctantly got up to get his own seconds, not before mumbling a quiet "and you wonder why you're single" under his breath that you very much heard
"What did you just say?" You questioned
"Think it's pretty clear ya 'eard me" he taunted
"Your no better than I am dipshit, last girl you invited over stood ya up"
"Oye dinnae embarrass me in front 'a ma lads!" he scoffed
"Don't pick a fight you can't win" you shrugged
He grumbled and rolled his eyes as he sat back down but he didn't miss the flash of opportunity in his friend's eyes having learned you were, in fact, single.
"She didnae stand me up" Johnny began to defend himself "she jus' lived 2 hours away a couldn't get 'ere with 'er schedule an' all"
Without missing a beat you retorted "yeah I don't blame 'er, would've been a waste to drive 2 hours for 2 minutes"
"You little-" Johnny began before being cut off by Gaz's hysterical laughter and Ghost's hacking as he choked on his soup.
"Now look what ya've done!" Johnny accused, still trying to control his friend's laughter
"Oh god ya miserable bastard" Kyle wiped a tear from his eye "every time I think it can't get worse for you mate"
Johnny just scowled before turning back to you "jus' wait till I reveal all a your shite, won't be so fuckin' funny then aye?"
You continued to banter between yourselves as Kyle and Simon slowly regained their composure.
"How the 'ell did you two even end up as roommates?" Simon finally asked, causing you to both immediately cease your arguing and look towards him.
"I had to"
"Cuz we're mates"
You both answered him at the same time and Johnny turned back to you, an exaggeratedly hurt expression across his face.
"I thought ya liked me lass?" He gasped
"Do I act like I like you?" You questioned him, stifling a laugh
"Away 'n bile yer heid" he snapped
Though the moment might have seemed tense, anybody with eyes could see the adoration you two had for each other, banter had become almost a type of platonic love language for you both. It had become practically impossible to stay mad at someone who was smirking just as much as you.
Simon took a moment to take it all in. The moment, though heated, held a sort of domesticity to it. You two seemed so natural in the way you spoke with each other, and he felt like an idiot for not thinking of it sooner. What if you and Johnny had something going on? Some sort of unsaid romantic feelings? I mean he wasn't for sure but it wouldn't be outside the realm of possibilities seeing as you two lived together already. He didn't want it to be the case but that might be the inevitable option all things considered-
As Johnny stood up to clean his plate, without missing a beat or even looking in his direction, you delivered a fatal nut tap to the poor man and he practically crumbled to the floor
"Shit" he choked out "That...was low"
You just smirked in response
Yeah, Simon's previous sporadic thoughts left head, that defiantly wasn't the case.
If you like this there's more on my profile or under the first tag + I'll be writing more in the future<3
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