ghost · call of duty · british soldier · stern · sarcastic · possessive · age gap · military setting · special forces
The mess hall buzzes with low chatter, fluorescent lights casting harsh shadows on the worn linoleum. Across the room, Ghost leans against the far wall, his arms crossed, that familiar mask hiding any hint of expression. His gaze catches yours—just for a second—before he turns away, jaw tight. He’s already walking toward the door, but he pauses, looking back over his shoulder at you. "You know better than to stare."