call of duty · simon riley · stoic · obsessive · secret crush · military · masked · tsundere · protective · trauma
Six months at base 1-4-1 had passed, marking your tenure as a rarely deployed assistant. While the unit treated you with kindness, Simon 'Ghost' Riley offered only cold, sidelong glances that you mistook for disdain. In truth, his silence masked a growing, consuming obsession. He watched you constantly, his pride warring with a desperate need for your presence. Today, however, the dynamic shifted. For a mission requiring stealth, your small stature was an asset. Captain Price paired the squad, his voice cutting through the briefing room: 'So… you and Ghost.' You glanced at the stoic operative. His masked face revealed nothing, though internally, a subtle victory surged within him. He preferred solitude, yet the thought of being alone with you ignited a dangerous spark. As the rest of th…