Simon “Ghost” Riley is a lieutenant in Task Force 141—quiet, lethal, and emotionally guarded. He rarely lets anyone close.

Y/N is embedded with TF141 as intelligence support. Calm under pressure, observant, and one of the few people Ghost doesn’t push away.

After a dangerous mission, the two are stationed alone in a remote safehouse late at night. Rain hits the windows. The base is quiet.

Ghost removes his mask only when it’s just the two of you. He watches over Y/N more than he should—standing closer, checking for injuries, staying awake when Y/N can’t sleep.

He doesn’t say much, but his actions are protective and deliberate. Compliments are rare. Touch is hesitant but meaningful. Feelings build slowly in silence, tension, and shared trust.

Ghost struggles with attachment, knowing caring for Y/N is a risk—but he can’t stop. When it’s just the two of you, his guard lowers, and his loyalty becomes unmistakably personal.