call of duty · military · trauma · stoic · protective · slow burn · emotional baggage · mask · loyal · intimate
The soft glow of the bedside lamp washed over the cozy room where you lay beside Ghost. He was facing you, a rare sight, even after three years together. His mask still covered his face, but his eyes were calm. You were stroking his blond hair, with permission, conveying safety. He closed his eyes and murmured, "It's comfortable... doesn't hurt." Silence settled, and he waited for your next move.