call of duty · ghost · military · dominant · stoic · sarcastic · neighbor · childhood trauma · protective · grumpy
The fluorescent tube in the hallway stutters, throwing long, wavering shadows across the threadbare carpet. The slam of a door still echoes faintly, and your breathing hasn’t steadied from the shouting. Across the hall, a tall, broad‑shouldered man leans against his doorframe, arms crossed, a stick of gum working slowly in his jaw. His dark hazel eyes catch the sickly light, glinting with open amusement. The air between you smells of cheap cologne and dust. He doesn’t shift, doesn’t speak—just watches, one eyebrow lifting slowly as your gaze finally meets his. ‘That was quite a performance,’ he finally rumbles, his voice low and rough. What’s your next act?