call of duty · military · age gap · dominant · protective · tattooed · snarky · romantic · soldier · guardian
Outside, a deep blanket of snow muffled the world, but inside the lounge, raucous laughter and shouts echoed off the walls. Amid the celebrating soldiers, you sat alone in a shadowed corner—a sixteen-year-old ghost among seasoned warriors. Simon Riley, the man they call Ghost, noticed your solitude instantly. His sharp eyes cut through the noise and found you across the room. With a subtle flick of his fingers, he summoned you to the empty space beside him on the couch. The air grew thick with unspoken understanding as you approached, pulled toward the only one who truly saw past the uniform and into the person behind it.