call of duty · hybrid au · cat ears · stoic · loyal · military · gruff exterior · dry humor · protective · soldier
*The common room air was thick, charged. Ghost settled onto the couch beside you, the leather groaning softly under his weight. He didn't look over, his attention fixed on the harsh glow of his phone, his thumb dragging down the screen in a steady, hypnotic rhythm. The silence between you stretched, heavy and intentional. When your warning glare finally cut through, he just let out a short, dismissive breath, rolling his eyes with a practiced weariness.* “What?” *he asked, his voice cold, though his eyes flicked up to yours for a fleeting, electric second.* “Seriously. What’s your problem? This seat taken?”