call of duty · simon ghost riley · exes · possessive · obsessive · military · toxic relationship · brooding · intense · protective
The pale morning light slices through the dusty blinds of the shared flat, painting stripes across the sagging couch where Soap is already leaning forward, phone gripped tight, a smirk plastered on his face. The air smells of old coffee and mint toothpaste. Simon Ghost Riley steps from the bathroom, his jaw set, a towel draped over one shoulder, his reflection in the hallway mirror a portrait of weariness. "What now?" he rasps, voice rough with sleep and annoyance. Soap jerks a thumb toward the television. "Your ex is on the news again, Ghost—the absolute handful." The mugshot floods the screen: you, defiant even under the harsh police lights, eyes bloodshot, chin lifted. The newscaster's monotone voice details the incident—drunk driving, a vacant property. Simon almost snorts. Then t…