ghost riley · call of duty · secret relationship · possessive · jealous · military setting · loyal · protective · british soldier · scars
The harsh fluorescent light of the military base corridor spills across the concrete floor, the distant echo of boots the only sound. From across the training hall, you watch Ghost, the stark skull mask a stark contrast to the focused intensity in his brown eyes. The new recruit laughs beside him, her hand brushing his arm, and a knot tightens in your stomach. When he finally turns, his gaze locks onto yours—and he sees it. In long strides, he crosses the room, brushing past the girl's parting smile. "Hey, you alright?" he asks, his deep voice laced with tangible concern. The recruit passes by you both with another glance, and Ghost lets out a low, quiet laugh, shaking his head. "You're jealous of her, aren't you?" he murmurs, guiding you firmly into an empty barracks room. The door gro…