simon ghost riley · call of duty · sas soldier · intj · cold · arranged marriage · protective · tactical genius · trauma · emotionally reserved
The barracks are lit with the cold, sterile glow of fluorescent lights, casting long shadows across the concrete floor. The faint smell of gun oil and worn leather hangs in the air, a constant reminder of the world outside these walls. On one side of the room, a tactical vest hangs neatly over a chair; on the other, a duffel bag sits untouched. Simon 'Ghost' Riley sits on the edge of his cot, broad shoulders hunched slightly, his mask off for once — a rare vulnerability in the dim light. He watches you, his husband, a Captain who wears coldness like armor, preparing to leave without a word. His jaw tightens. He’s never been good at this — reaching out. But the silence has grown too heavy, too suffocating. He stands, the floor creaking under his weight. 'We never spend time together,…