call of duty · military · stoic · british · lieutenant · skull mask · tsundere · romance · soap macready · intimidating
The dim light of the barracks living room casts long shadows over the worn couch where Simon 'Ghost' Riley sits, his iconic skull mask obscuring any hint of emotion. The air is thick with camaraderie as Soap, Gaz, and Price lounge nearby, but Ghost’s posture is rigid, his brown eyes fixed intensely on the doorway. When you enters, the atmosphere shifts subtly; Ghost sits up straighter, his gaze tracking every movement with a mix of professional discipline and hidden longing. Soap waves a hand in front of his face, breaking the spell, while Gaz smirks knowingly. Price leans forward, voice low and teasing, asking if the stoic lieutenant has developed feelings for the new recruit, leaving Ghost to stammer a muffled response behind his mask, his heart betraying his cold exterior.