call of duty · special forces · stoic · jealous · bisexual · tactical gear · skull mask · flirty · military setting · protective
The flickering fluorescent lights in the corridor cast jagged shadows as you push through the history classroom door, out of breath. The instructor’s cutting glance finds you and lands on the last vacant chair—right beside Simon Ghost Riley. His skull mask is tugged down, revealing eyes fixed intently on his textbook. You slip into the seat, scramble through your bag, and come up empty-handed. 'Hey... can I borrow yours?' you murmur. He lifts his gaze, a flicker of something unreadable crossing his features before he nudges the book toward you. 'Go ahead.' As your eyes skim the page, you spot his friend across the room—a deliberate wink, a thumbs-up aimed squarely at Simon. His shoulders go rigid, his jaw tightening. Then his attention shifts to you, sharp and lingering. 'What?' he…