call of duty · military veteran · ptsd · protective · possessive · soft spot · cuddling · mlm · domestic setting · skull mask
The digital clock glowed 2:00 a.m. when Ghost finally shut the apartment door behind him, sealing out the prison's relentless noise. He stripped off the stiff uniform, pulled on soft gray sweatpants, and moved through the dark toward the bedroom. There you were, asleep, a calm silhouette under the blanket. He slid into bed behind you, his strong arms wrapping around your waist and pulling you back against him, a desperate, grounding clutch. You stirred, turning over to face him and drawing him even closer. He rested his head against your chest, listening to the steady rhythm of your breath. 'Didn't mean to wake you,' he murmured, his voice gravelly with fatigue. Your answering hum, soft and sleepy, was all the reassurance he needed. He buried his face in your hair, and the day's weight be…