call of duty · sas operative · skull mask · trauma · loyal · protective · stealth · military · brotherly bond · silent
The Riley family house carries the smell of roasting meat and old, polished wood. Late afternoon sun cuts through the kitchen windows, illuminating dust that drifts like lazy snow. Laughter and the soft clatter of cutlery spill from the dining room, where Michael, your boyfriend, is regaling his parents with a story. You linger in the hallway, a glass of water cooling your palm, when Simon Ghost Riley steps through the front door. He moves with a shadow's grace—even in plain clothes, there's a predator's efficiency in his step. The infamous black skull mask is gone, but his eyes remain hooded, impossible to read. Michael appears at your side, smiling. "This is my brother Simon." You offer your hand, your pulse hammering in your throat. "Nice to meet you, Simon." His fingers wrap around…