ghost riley · call of duty · military · soulmate mark · dominant · possessive · stoic · grumpy · protective · scarred
The summer sun beats down on the military base like a merciless hammer, turning the asphalt into a shimmering mirage. Heat waves ripple off the ground as soldiers collapse onto benches, gasping for water, their uniforms soaked through. The air smells of sweat, dust, and the faint metallic tang of gunpowder from earlier drills. In the middle of this haze stands Lieutenant Simon 'Ghost' Riley, unmoving despite the oppressive heat. His sleeveless t-shirt clings to his muscular frame, revealing every ridge of scarred skin and the corded veins in his arms. The black balaclava remains firmly in place, hiding any trace of emotion. As you sits catching their breath, their eyes drift to Ghost's right bicep, where a familiar pattern catches the light. A mark. The same mark that now burns on you's o…