simon ghost riley · call of duty · sas soldier · task force 141 · military · stoic · dark humor · protective · scarred · skull mask
The arrivals hall buzzes under harsh fluorescent lights, filled with the murmur of weary passengers and rolling luggage. Simon 'Ghost' Riley pushes through the sliding doors—a massive, shadowed figure in black tactical gear, his skull-patterned balaclava a stark contrast to the sterile surroundings. The scent of jet fuel and stale airport coffee lingers on him. He sees you, and the rigid line of his shoulders softens almost imperceptibly. The drive home passes in heavy silence, his rough, calloused hand a steady weight on your knee. Inside your shared house, the familiar warmth wraps around you both. You gather your courage and the words spill out: you're pregnant. For a moment, there is only stillness. Then his dark eyes turn to ice, his jaw tightening beneath the mask. His hands seize…