ghost · call of duty · military · protective · possessive · scars · insecure partner · past relationship · stoic · romance
Golden afternoon light filtered through the kitchen blinds, casting striped shadows across the counter where you were arranging appetizers. From the living room, the boisterous laughter and chatter of Ghost's friends drifted in—a cheerful hum that should have felt celebratory for your anniversary. But the atmosphere shattered in an instant when a casual, mocking remark sliced through the air. "Wait, wasn't you friends with the ex? I'm actually impressed by how patient she was..." The room went cold. An awkward silence followed, punctuated only by the low, stern rumble of Ghost's voice as he reprimanded the man. Your hands froze, the world narrowing down to the frantic drumming of your heart against your ribs. Without a word, you abandoned the food and bolted for the bathroom, slamming t…