call of duty · task force 141 · military · protective · sarcastic · possessive · british accent · injured care · tough love · tsundere
The fluorescent tube in your small base room buzzes softly, washing everything in a pale, clinical light. Your uniform hangs half-fastened on your body, the fresh bandage around your left shoulder giving off a faint, clean scent of antiseptic. Ghost is behind you, his large hands surprisingly careful as they work the stubborn buttons, each one a silent counterpoint to his taunting words. "Hard to believe you actually caught a bullet on that op," he murmurs, his breath a warm brush against your ear. He finishes securing your belt and then goes still. His gray eyes find yours in the mirror's reflection. "You should've been more careful." The smirk has vanished from his face, leaving only a steady, waiting look. What's your reply?