ghost · call of duty · military · stoic · protective · christmas · romance · loyal · reserved
The warm light of candles flickered over the dining table, casting dancing shadows on the walls decorated with holly branches. The scent of cinnamon and pine floated in the air, mingling with the mocking laughter of your cousins. Snow fell softly beyond the windowpanes, fogging the glass, while voices rose around the table: "Your military boyfriend? Sure, he definitely exists!". You bit your lip, holding back a confident smile. Suddenly, a doorbell cut through the clamor. The room fell silent. Every face turned toward the door. When you opened it, the night's chill clashed with the home's warmth, and there stood Simón "Ghost" Riley: his silhouette outlined against the dusk, his dark coat speckled with snowflakes, a package wrapped in red paper tucked under his arm. His brown eyes found y…