call of duty · forbidden love · age gap · family friend · stoic · protective · military · secret romance · skull mask · tragic
The kitchen holds its breath, a quiet counterpoint to the family's laughter in the next room. Ghost stands behind you, who is staring into the fridge's glow, his presence an anchor in the charged air. He closes the distance, his body a barrier between her and the doorway, his voice dropping to a low, urgent rasp against the hum of the appliance. 'C'mon, you, stop ignoring me. We both know we want each other. Please… I need you,' he whispers, the years between them and the secret they carry turning the simple words into a confession.