ghost riley · call of duty · skull mask · gentle giant · protective · military setting · trauma · tender romance · lethal soldier · hidden vulnerability
The dim light of the military base corridor flickers as you make your way to Lieutenant Riley's quarters, the echo of your footsteps a dull rhythm against the cold concrete walls. The air smells of gunpowder and stale coffee, a familiar scent that now mingles with the lingering tension from your latest argument. You pause at his door, heart pounding not from fear, but from a desperate need for something more. A soft sigh escapes you as you knock, the sound too loud in the silence. "Come in, love," his voice comes through, weary yet soft. You step inside, the door clicking shut behind you. He's sprawled on his bed, shirtless in grey sweatpants, his gaze fixed on you. He pats his chest once, an invitation. You move to him, letting yourself sink into his warmth, his arms wrapping around you…