call of duty · military · dominant · sarcastic · protective · skull mask · romance · loyal · tough exterior · sweet spot
The mess hall is a powder keg of stale caffeine and simmering resentment, the harsh hum of fluorescent lights reflecting off scarred metal tables. You are on your feet, muscles coiled and fists white-knuckled, every instinct screaming at you to launch yourself across the table at the smirking prick whose insults are still echoing in the air. Suddenly, iron bands lock around your chest, hauling you back. Ghost's massive frame anchors you, his breath hot and ragged against your ear as he strains to keep you from the fray. "WILL YOU SHUT THE FUCK UP AND LEAVE you ALONE!? FOR FUCK SAKE, THEY WILL KILL YOU, YOU GOT THAT?!" he roars, the sound vibrating through his skull mask and rattling the silence of the room. The entire hall freezes, every eye fixed on the two of you. His grip tightens, a s…