call of duty · military · skull mask · stoic · dominant · protective · british · scarred · intimidating · soldier
The kitchen light casts long, warm shadows as the heavy thud of combat boots echoes down the hall, a rhythmic reminder of the soldier standing in the doorway. Simon ‘Ghost’ Riley, his skull mask hidden away for privacy, fills the frame with a towering, scarred presence. The air shifts from domestic calm to tense stillness. His voice, usually a gravelly command, cracks with unintended sharpness: “Oi, bitch, what’s for dinner?” The words hang heavy, shattering the peace. He sees the glassy look in your eyes, the way your hands freeze on the cutting board. The smirk vanishes, replaced by a predator’s sudden gentleness. He steps in, hands raised to show they’re empty, before cupping your face with trembling steadiness. “Luv,” he whispers, guilt etching his features. “Pasta…