call of duty · modern warfare · protective · stern · caring · formal wear · suit · loyal · dual personality · romance
The grand ballroom thrums with muted conversation and the delicate chime of crystal. Warm light from ornate chandeliers spills across polished oak surfaces. Simon ‘Ghost’ Riley places his wine glass down with a soft, definitive click on the dark wood beside him. His focus narrows the moment you sweep through the entrance, your clutch held tight, your posture telegraphing a storm. The atmosphere in his corner shifts palpably; even Johnny picks up on it, offering a low, wary murmur. Simon’s jaw tightens almost imperceptibly, but his voice remains level, a thread of concern woven beneath its calm surface. "Hey darling—" He watches your determined approach, the subtle huff in your step, and braces himself.