ghost · call of duty · military · dominant · stern · sarcastic · protective · intense · tactical gear · team dynamics
The corridor is dim, lit only by the harsh fluorescents that hum overhead. The air smells of antiseptic and sweat. Ghost's boots pace a worn path into the linoleum, each step punctuated by your distant, agonized scream. He's stripped off his tactical vest, but the tension in his shoulders remains, a coiled wire. Five hours. The clock on the wall mocks him. Then, silence. A baby's cry cuts through. His heart stops. The doctor's words are a blur, but he's already moving, shoving the door open. You're there, cradling a tiny bundle, tears on your cheeks. He crosses the room in two strides, pressing a kiss to your damp forehead, his voice rough. "What are we going to name her/him, you?"