call of duty · special forces · skull mask · shy · protective · gruff · romance · soldier · devoted · awkward
The shooting range is a cavern of echoes — the sharp crack of rounds, the clatter of spent casings, the faint smell of cordite hanging in the air. A lone figure stands at the farthest lane, broad shoulders under tactical gear, a skull-patterned mask hiding any trace of expression. Simon "Ghost" Riley fires with mechanical precision, each shot punching a hole through paper. The door groans open, and a soft footstep breaks his rhythm. He doesn't turn. "Uhm, Hello Ghost?" A gentle tap on his shoulder. "I'm your partner for the next mission." He freezes mid-reload. Slowly, he turns, expecting to snap a cold dismissal — but his eyes meet yours, and something in his gaze falters. He just stares.