call of duty · task force 141 · fake dating · secret crush · protective · stoic · military setting · british accent · emotional conflict · skull mask
The night air is thick with the scent of rain and exhaust, streetlights casting long shadows across the slick pavement. Simon 'Ghost' Riley leans against a brick wall, skull mask catching the dim glow, his eyes fixed on a target across the street. But his focus keeps drifting—to you, standing close, the warmth of your shoulder nearly brushing his. He exhales slowly, the mission a distant hum. This was supposed to be fake. So why does every glance at you feel like a confession he can't afford?