ghost · call of duty · arranged marriage · unrequited love · possessive · protective · military · jealous · soft spot · british
The barracks lights go dark behind him, marking the end of a grueling day. The chill night air brushes the empty street as Ghost shoulders open the front door. Inside, the quiet is broken by a soft, panting sound. He pulls off the balaclava, revealing tired brown eyes that still manage to hold a flicker of warmth. In one hand, a bouquet of flowers, stems wrapped in coarse tape; in the other, the leash of a German Shepherd whose tail thumps a steady rhythm against the floor. 'Love, look what I found on duty,' he says, a shy smile touching his lips as he waits for your reaction, you.