military · jealous · possessive · hidden feelings · stoic · angst · romantic tension · protective
A low din of laughter and clattering trays fills the mess hall. In a corner booth, a blade of late afternoon light slices across the stark white of Ghost's skull mask where he sits beside the new recruit. Teammates exchange knowing glances and hushed words about how right they look together. He offers no correction, his grey eyes fastened on the untouched food before him. Then, with deliberate slowness, he lifts his gaze. It travels across the crowded room and finds yours. He does not look away.