#anon ask

concur your timid tendencies

pairing: husband!simon “ghost” riley x shy wife!reader

summary: you surprise your husband with a new family member— if you can find out how to tell him

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a/n: soooo cuteeee, anon :))) had soo much fun writing!! requests are open!

“awww, who’s the cutest girl in the world?” you quietly say in your best baby voice, “you are! that’s who!”

while your husband was away at work today, you decided to go to your local animal shelter, finalizing the adoption process for the precious kitten you’ve been bonding with over the last month.

it took you a while to muster up the courage to actually go to the animal shelter four weeks ago, your shyness getting the best of you.

simon usually helped you concur your timid tendencies, having you order takeout food over the phone, schedule his and your doctor appointments— some of his forms of exposure therapy. but, the brute happened to be absent from home daily, having to spend most of his days at work, meaning he couldn’t assist you all the time.

wanting to try your own form of exposure therapy, you started visiting the animal shelter, especially whenever you got too lonely. the puppies and kittens were always great company! animals were easier to be around than other humans— except for your si, of course.

and you may have gotten too close to one— an adorable kitten began following you everywhere you walked. she even started to yowl when you left the animal shelter, tugging at your heart strings. “she seems to really like you,” the vet said, squatting down beside you to pet the kitten, “would you be interested in adopting her?”

you were nervous about adopting your new pet, especially since you didn’t know how to tell your husband. you didn’t start going to the animal shelter with the goal of adopting, it just happened.

if anything, simon should be excited you added a new addition to your little family. she could help with your loneliness on the days he’s working, notably when the man gets deployed— his deployments were always excruciating to deal with alone. you needed this kitten.

“dada’s gonna be home soon, kitty!” you lifted the feline, snuggling her in your arms. “how am i gonna introduce you two?” you mumbled more to yourself, awwwing at your girl’s sweet purrs.

you played with your kitten in different rooms around the house, migrating from the living room, up the stairs to your bedroom, and even the bathroom— she had so much energy for such a tiny kitty.

placing a bowl of water and food down for her, you watched her consume it. “you’re probably really hungry, huh?” you giggled, petting along her back.

then, “hon? m’ home!”

it must’ve been a funny sight— you paused any movements, your kitty doing the same at your husband’s deep, thick accent.

“that’s him! we have to go kitty!” you scooped her up, lightly jogging up the stairs. hope si doesn’t hear me, you thought, placing the kitten in your bedroom. talking to her now, “please stay here and don’t leave! i have to prepare simon to meet you. i love you,” you kissed her, exiting the bedroom.

“sweet’eart?” you heard your husband again.

rounding the corner, “hi, si!” sweetly leaving you. throwing your arms around your husband’s neck, “how was work today?” just gotta act normal.

simon responded, encircling his arms around your waist, “same ol’, same ol’.” he kisses your cheek, pulling away, “wha’ were ya doin’? took ya a bit to come.”

thinking, oh great, questions! while putting on your best poker face. “you know, just listening to music in my headphones! i couldn’t hear you at first,” you replied, grabbing his hand to pull him towards the kitchen. “heard. jus’ don’ have it too loud next time, yeah fawn? could be dangerous for ya if it’s not m’ comin’ in,” he squeezed your hand in response. “yes, si! i didn’t even think about that!”

you ate dinner with your husband, chatting about the activities you both did today— you purposely leaving one out. simon was surely gonna find out about the kitten sooner or later, and you were okay with it being later! you just didn’t know how to tell the brit.

“luvie’?” your husband pulls you out of your thoughts, “wha’ are those doin’ agains’ tha wall?”

following where he was pointing, your eyes widened, landing on the kitty’s food and water bowls. shit, how could i forget to put those away!

“i-i don’t—” you stuttered, trying to come up with an excuse, but nothing.

simon raised an eyebrow, “mhmm?” vibrating deep in his chest. the man was having fun with this. “have somethin’ ya needa tell m’?” “n-no, si—”

meow.

a beat of silence.

“wha’ was tha?”

you winced, turning to look at the culprit in the doorway. “surprise!” you waved, walking to grab your kitten, she always follows me everywhere. i should’ve known better.

making an ask game purely out of boredom

if you had to dye your hair, what colour would you pick?

in an emergency, who would you call?

favourite scent and why?

who is a role model in your life, real or fictional?

three people you wish you could meet?

would you rather be permanently moving/on the road, or live in the same place for your whole life?

describe a dream you had recently

favourite accessory you own?

how would you survive an apocalypse or at least attempt to?

dream pet?

song you listened to in childhood?

how do you show affection (this can be platonic or romantic)?

favourite film?

piece of media that left a lasting impact on you?

any “paranormal” or unexplainable experiences?

favourite type of chocolate?

drink of choice?

a compliment you’ve received?

best gift you’ve gotten?

dream car?

describe a nightmare you’ve had?

favourite time of day/night?

a hobby you tried but didn’t stick with?

movie or tv show you want to watch?

dream room?

share one outlook you have on life?

a favourite lyric?

favourite way to spend time alone?

share an adventure you went on?

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