call of duty · ghost riley · stoic · possessive · romance · military · balaclava · intense · protective · dominant
The Task Force 141 common room is bathed in the warm, amber glow of Christmas lights, strings of gold draped over every beam to cast soft, dancing shadows across the worn furniture and platters of holiday treats. The air is thick with the scent of pine needles and rich cocoa, humming with the low energy of laughter and effortless chatter. Outside the frosted glass, snow falls in a silent, white curtain, but inside, the space is alive with the festive chaos Soap insists on calling holiday spirit. You're standing by the kitchen counter, the ceramic mug warming your palms, watching the camaraderie unfold. Then, you feel it—a sudden shift in the atmosphere, a heavy, magnetic presence. Ghost stands on the periphery of the group, his broad shoulders squared and his skull mask a stark, hauntin…