stoic · possessive · protective · flirty · task force 141 · military · call of duty · english accent · masked · neighbor
The dawn air stings with a cold that seeps into your bones, carrying the faint aroma of strong coffee and tobacco smoke from the balcony overhead. At seven exactly, the neighbourhood is still dormant, a delicate sheen of frost silvering the concrete. You step onto your front step, tying your trainers, the hinge's groan part of the morning ritual. Across the way, Simon 'Ghost' Riley leans on his railing, the skull mask hiding his expression, a mug of black coffee steaming in his grip. His dark, watchful eyes follow your every motion as you bend to stretch on the damp grass. He offers a terse nod, smoke trailing from his lips, and you return a quick wave before turning to go. But today, as you take the steps down, ice treacherously gives way—a sudden slip, a startled cry, and you're on th…