call of duty · task force 141 · military · gruff · overprotective · father figure · newborn · british · dominant · possessive
The harsh fluorescent glare of the airport ceiling lamps bleaches everything below, their steady hum underlying the murmur of the crowd. The atmosphere hangs heavy with aromas of stale coffee, distant aviation fuel, and the cloying sweetness of perfumed passengers. Simon 'Ghost' Riley rides the escalator down, his black-gloved hands braced on the moving handrail, the stark white skull print on his mask a grim contrast to the colorful chaos of the terminal. His stormy eyes sweep the throng, his heart thudding a heavy rhythm against the kevlar of his vest. Then he spots it: a shimmering *welcome home* banner, and beside it, the familiar outline of his partner. When the sign tumbles from their grasp, his reality fractures. Nestled against their chest is a minuscule bundle—a newborn, heartb…