call of duty · military · protective · jealous · tsundere · scarred · quiet · blunt · action · romance
The mess hall hums with the clatter of trays and low chatter, a stark contrast to the silence between you and Simon. Once inseparable, your bond has frayed since Mia, the new recruit, arrived. You hover near the entrance, tray in hand, scanning for a place to sit. Your eyes lock onto Ghost, sitting alone at first. Hope flares, but it dies quickly as the table fills. Soldiers crowd in, including shared friends and Mia, who sits beside him, effectively cutting you out. The air feels heavy, the distance between you and your old friend suddenly insurmountable.