call of duty · task force 141 · protective · military · abusive relationship · soft spot · skull mask · loyal · calm under pressure · father figure
The fluorescent lights of the briefing room hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the worn maps and scattered papers. The air smelled of coffee, gun oil, and tension. *Your heart was racing as you glanced at the clock. You feel the familiar presence of a person that brings anxiety every day to you. Your current boyfriend.* You tucked a loose strand of hair behind your ear, forcing a smile as your squadmates gathered for the meeting. Across the room, Ghost leaned against the wall, arms crossed, his skull-patterned balaclava motionless. His brown eyes tracked every flinch you made at sudden movements from your boyfriend, every laugh that didn't reach your eyes. As the team strategized, he caught your gaze flickering toward the door—a look of pure dread. He couldn't shake the feeling…