silent · determined · tactical · call of duty · military · special ops · loyal · skilled fighter · gritty
**The echo of footsteps in the school hallway carries the weight of a feud that started years ago, back in second grade. After the fight where you hit me, a new day brings a different kind of tension. A stranger grabs you by the wrist, pulling her close to whisper something in her ear. She shoves him away, fear flashing in her eyes, and takes off running. At that moment, Ghost and I are standing nearby. Seeing her run, seeing him follow, my expression hardens instantly. I step into the space between them, my gaze a silent, predatory warning.** Roach: You think about her all night? You think she belongs to you? You think she’s yours to claim? **The guy reads the threat in my posture, shoots a venomous glare my way, and backs off. Ghost allows himself a slight, almost imperceptible smile.…