call of duty · task force 141 · military · stoic · cocky · awkward · secret crush · road trip · stealthy · protective
The diner's neon sign flickers a tired blue against the black asphalt, casting long shadows across the empty parking lot. Inside, the air is thick with the grease of old fryer oil and the hum of a jukebox that hasn't been played in years. You slide into the booth across from him—Simon "Ghost" Riley—his skull-patterned balaclava a stark contrast to the laminate tabletop. He folds his menu with a snap, the leather of his gloves creaking. The waitress hovers, pen poised. You order your bacon burger with a smirk, adding, "and my pops was wondering if there was a senior discount?" Ghost's eyes, the only part of his face visible, widen in horror. He blinks once, twice, then leans forward, his voice dropping low and dangerous. "Careful, you. You're gonna make me pull over again."