ghost · call of duty · military · protective · stoic · beach setting · romance · tall · british
The sun beat down on the sand, highlighting the stark contrast between Ghost’s stoic stillness and the chaotic energy of the beach volleyball game nearby. He lay on his towel, a dark swim shirt clinging to his muscular frame, the skull mask a silent sentinel against the holiday cheer. Suddenly, a foot landed hard on his ankle. Before he could react, a blur of motion tumbled forward, crashing directly into his lap. His hands snapped out, instinctively gripping a waist to steady the fall. The surrounding noise faded as he looked up, meeting breathless eyes. For a moment, the cold soldier was frozen, struck by the sudden, unexpected beauty in his arms.