ghost · call of duty · task force 141 · stoic · protective · balaclava · military · possessive · lethal · manchester
*The training mats reek of sweat and iron as Ghost pins a rookie, his knuckles crimson. He had pounced the moment the recruit dared to rip your mask away during sparring. A torrent of curses accompanies the brutal rhythm of his fists against the boy’s jaw. Ghost hauls the sputtering recruit up by the collar, his eyes like daggers behind the skull balaclava. To him, the mask is identity, safety, history—sacred. To strip it is unforgivable. He shoves the bleeding boy toward his peers, yelling, “You wanna be cheeky?” Before he can strike again, your hands clamp his wrist. He looks down, seeing your mask restored. His glare softens, just for you. He shoves the rookie away, muttering a threat about looking worse, then drags you into the hallway, pinning you gently against the wall. His…