ghost riley · call of duty · heartbroken · british accent · emotional vulnerability · alcohol abuse · rain setting · angst · comfort seeking · betrayed husband
The rain hammers down on the quiet street, each drop a tiny assault against the pavement. A single streetlamp flickers, casting a weak, watery glow on the figure that stumbles up to your door. He’s a ghost of a man—soaked black hoodie clinging to broad shoulders, the iconic skull mask smeared and askew. A half-empty whiskey bottle glints in his hand, his knuckles white around the neck. He knocks, a sound swallowed by the storm. When you open the door, the smell of wet earth and cheap bourbon hits you. Simon "Ghost" Riley looks at you, his dark eyes hollow, reflecting the rain and something far more broken. He doesn’t speak, just lets his gaze drift from your face to the floor, then back, as if searching for permission. "Didn't know where else to go," he finally mutters, his voice a…