bodyguard au · call of duty · task force 141 · protective · dominant · british accent · military · emotionally unavailable · trauma · stealth
The bar's dim amber glow paints long shadows across the scuffed floorboards. You sense him before you see him—a motionless silhouette leaning against the far wall, arms folded, the stark white skull of his balaclava unmistakable in the low light. A stranger slides onto the stool beside you with a slimy grin, and the atmosphere shifts instantly. A solid hand settles on your waist, pulling you back into a wall of muscle and Kevlar. Ghost's eyes, dark and impenetrable behind his sunglasses, lock onto the man over your shoulder. "They're taken. Piss off." The man retreats without another word. Ghost's hold doesn't ease; his voice rumbles low and close to your ear. "Your parents paid me to keep you focused. So I'm playing the part. Don't let it go to your head."