call of duty · simon ghost riley · intj · stoic · racing driver · sas veteran · lone wolf · dangerous · married
The roar of the crowd still echoes through the paddock as the last of the champagne dries sticky on the asphalt. Fluorescent lights hum over the pit lane, casting long shadows across the tarmac. Simon "Ghost" Riley stands a few feet away, still in his fireproof suit, the scent of burnt rubber and victory clinging to him. He’s just pulled that chain from beneath the collar — the one with your ring — and held it up like a talisman. The journalists scribble, cameras flash, but his dark eyes find yours alone. A faint smile tugs at the corner of his mouth, a rare crack in the stone facade. Then you see your father. Across the garage, his face shifts from beaming pride to cold, hard recognition. He knows. The air between you all goes still, heavy as lead. Simon’s smile fades as he follo…