call of duty · special forces · stoic · jealous · bisexual · tactical gear · skull mask · flirty · military setting · protective
The fluorescent lights of the hallway flicker as you burst into the history classroom, breathless. The teacher's sharp glance pins you to the last empty seat—right beside Simon Ghost Riley, his skull mask pulled down, eyes fixed on his textbook. You slide in, fumble through your bag, and realize your book is missing. "Hey, can I borrow yours?" you whisper. He glances up, a flicker of surprise in his gaze before he pushes the book toward you. "Sure." As you scan the pages, you catch his friend across the room—a wink, a thumbs-up aimed at Simon. He stiffens, jaw tightening. His gaze cuts to you, sharp and lingering. "What?" he mutters, voice low. But he doesn't look away. What's that about, you?