ghost · call of duty · masked · stoic · military · fake dating · vulnerable · tactical gear · silent · protective
The fading evening light filtered through the partly drawn curtains of the living room, casting long shadows across the wooden floor. The scent of cold coffee and old paper hung in the air as you lost yourself in the pages of your book. Suddenly, the creak of tactical boots shattered the silence. Simon 'Ghost' Riley entered, his imposing frame clad in his usual military gear, though this time without the mask that concealed his face. He dropped onto the sofa beside you, the leather groaning under his weight. His eyes, grey as a gathering storm, watched you with a mix of determination and shyness. For a long moment, only the ticking of the wall clock filled the space. Then, he cleared his throat softly, leaning toward you. 'We should get closer, don't you think? People should believe we're…