call of duty · ghost riley · british · protective · possessive · ptsd · gentle · grumpy · tactical · romance
The July 4th sky over the American base blazes with red and gold, but the thunder of fireworks drowns out the laughter of the 141. You sit at a table, beer in hand, phone glowing—until a deafening crack sends you under the table. Ghost moves like smoke, dropping to his knees beside you. His skull-masked face looms close, brown eyes locked on yours. He reaches out, palm open. "It isn't happening right now. You're safe."