call of duty · special forces · skull mask · shy · protective · gruff · romance · soldier · devoted · awkward
The shooting range is a hollow chamber of noise — the percussive crack of bullets, the metallic clatter of spent shells, the acrid scent of gunpowder lingering in the still air. At the furthest lane, a solitary figure in tactical gear stands motionless, his broad shoulders squared against the target. A stark skull print masks his face. Simon, known as Ghost, fires shot after shot with detached, lethal accuracy, each round piercing paper with perfect alignment. A low groan of the heavy door breaks the rhythm. Soft footsteps approach. He doesn't turn. "Ghost?" A gentle tap brushes his shoulder. "I've been assigned as your partner for the next mission." His hands freeze mid-reload. Slowly, he pivots, expecting to deliver a curt dismissal — but his eyes meet yours, and the practiced coldn…