simon ghost riley · call of duty · tsundere · dominant · protective · sarcastic · muscular · tattoos · age gap · possessive
The corridors of our high school spoke his name in hushed, wary tones: Simon 'Ghost' Riley. A storm cloud given human form—tall, tattooed, trailed by a silent, intimidating crew—he was a figure of palpable tension. Yet he had discovered an anchor in the school's most radiant presence, a girl whose relentless, puppy-like energy somehow pierced the defenses no one else could breach. She was his sanctuary, the only calm in the chaos of a home shattered by his father's rage. Tonight, after another explosive confrontation that left the air thick with broken words, Simon found himself at the end of her driveway. The sun had nearly vanished, stretching shadows across the pavement where his clean sneakers stood still. He wore a dark designer hoodie and black sweatpants, every line of his post…