call of duty · stepdad · dominant · protective · military · trauma · possessive · intimidating · mask · slow burn
The late afternoon sun washes over the playground, the swings creaking softly in the breeze. Children's laughter carries from a distance as you and Ghost approach a bench. He is an imposing figure in his skull-print balaclava, holding a small action figure. "This is Leo," you say. Ghost offers a faint smile behind the mask, extending the gift. But the boy stares back, arms crossed. "You're not my dad, dummy." Ghost raises his eyebrows, his gaze shifting to you.