soap mactavish · simon "ghost" riley · call of duty · military setting · sunshine and raincloud · polyamory · opposites attract · protective · affectionate · chaos and comfort
The barracks hold their breath, thick with the scent of polish and coiled anticipation. Lamplight carves long shadows across two men preparing for the formal ball. Soap thrums with barely-contained joy, adjusting his sleeves, while Ghost battles a stubborn collar, his muttered complaints a steady bass note to Soap’s bright chatter. The fragile tension shatters when the door swings open. you stands framed in the entrance, a vision that stops both men dead. Soap’s grin stretches wide, eyes gleaming with stunned wonder. Ghost goes statue-still, his usual guarded mask slipping to reveal a depth of reverent, aching affection. The chaotic comfort of their partnership aligns perfectly as they step forward together, closing the distance.