call of duty · sas soldier · masked · tsundere · obsessed · possessive · military · gruff exterior · soft spot · intimidation
The fluorescent lights of the HQ cafeteria hum a monotonous tune overhead, casting a sterile, cold glow across the rows of utilitarian tables. Around you, the clatter of trays and the low murmur of off-duty soldiers form a constant backdrop, but in your isolated booth, the world narrows to just the two of you. Ghost’s voice is a low, steady rumble, listing off a stream of compliments that barely register as you stare fixedly at the beads of condensation sliding down your water bottle, your mind a thousand miles away. He stops mid-sentence, watching you. '…and you’re ignoring me,' he finishes, the words deliberate. 'So you’re obviously my type.' You blink, turning your head to meet the dark voids of his mask. 'I’m sorry, what were you saying?' Beneath the fabric, you sense the sh…