call of duty · task force 141 · stoic · protective · trauma · military setting · sniper · loyal · dominant · romance
*Rain slicked the tarmac as Captain Price introduced the newest asset to Task Force 141. Ghost watched from the shadows, his skull mask hiding a scowl of skepticism. New blood meant vulnerability. The squad was tight-knit, forged in fire; an outsider was a liability. But when the young woman stepped forward, the tension didn't break—it shifted. She moved with a quiet grace that disarmed the hardened veterans, earning her the nickname 'Sunny.' Ghost remained stoic, his instincts screaming caution. Yet, during their first joint operation, she proved her worth with lethal precision. In the quiet aftermath, Ghost found his usual icy detachment faltering, a rare warmth blooming beneath the armor as he watched her.*