It’s pishin’ it doon out here

Simon ‘Ghost’ Riley

He doesn’t mind them at all, to the contrary, he loves them. And he would remind you every day.

If he sees you being insecure about them, he won't stand for it. He’ll be blunt, he'd tell you how it's better to have a bit pudgier than be worryingly thin.

Of course, if you really want to get rid of them by doing exercise or a diet. He’d let you, since it's ultimately your decision, and if it makes you happy then it can't hurt. But, he’ll keep an eye on you to make sure you don't overdo it.

John ‘Soap’ Mactavish

He's a big fan of them. To remind you, he would have these little ‘loving hours’, is what he likes to call it, to show you how much he loves each and every part of your body.

He would tap every part or feature and would mumble, “beautiful”, “pretty”, or “mine”. He would continue doing these little things until you believe it yourself.

He loves your love handles, they're what makes you, you! So he doesn't see a reason for you to be insecure about them or for you to do exercise to lose them. But if it's your wish, then he would be there right by your side.

John Price

He loves your love handles because they're a part of you. He would love you regardless of your figure. He fell in love with you, not for how you look, but for your personality, your looks are only a plus.

So if he sees you being insecure about them. He would simply wrap his arms around your waist and remind you that you're perfect with or without them. Depends on how upset you are, but he might throw in a few dad jokes to crack a smile out of you.

But if you’re determined to get rid of them, he won't stop you. If it's what you wish then so be it. Like Simon, he would be there to keep an eye on you to make sure you don't overdo it.

Kyle ‘Gaz’ Garrick

He's completely enamored with them. He loves the way he can just hold on to your waist whenever you’re cuddling.

He likes to say that ‘they’re made for his hands as they fit perfectly in his’. Whenever you need some reassuring. He thinks they're one of your best features and won't hesitate to remind you each time you're getting insecure about them.

When you bring up wanting to get rid of them. He’ll help you through it. Granted, he's not entirely with the idea since he's quite fond of them. But if your happier with them gone then he supposes he could make a compromise.

König

He. Loves. Them. He would show you every day how much he loves them if he must prove it. To him, they're adorable.

Whenever you're insecure about them he would like to pepper kisses across your love handles like no tomorrow. That's how much he loves them. He thinks they're great because when you're laying in bed and he's the big spoon. He could just pull you closer by your waist. The closer you are to him the better.

You have never been one to open up to just anyone emotionally and never will be. You are a firm believer in, ‘if you don't let them in, you or they can't get hurt in the long run.’ But when John Price waltzed right into your heart and isn't leaving any time soon. You figure that it needs to change. He has given you the world; a loving team, who's willing to go on a rampage for each other, but also a chance to love.

He has always been transparent with you, if asked he will tell you what's bothering him. He tells you about his family, his likes and dislikes. As he has said countless times, you are his everything. He would do anything to keep you safe and happy, even if it puts him in harm's way or if he has to act like a fool to get you to laugh. He would do it in a heartbeat.

You on the other hand struggle with your emotions. You'd rather not let anything show around others, you only laugh and smile around close friends and loved ones. The team sometimes likes to call you Ghosty. Your stoicism can rival Simon’s. Especially out on the field. You move quietly and gracefully, you do what you are told no questions asked, and a cold-blooded killer if needed to be. Hence why Simon and you are often paired up together, you simply work like a well-oiled machine.

You have tried opening up to John, about your emotions. The only thing you let come across as happiness and occasionally anger. But never fear. Fear is a sign of weakness that's easily exploitable in your eyes.

You're currently on an assignment with the 141. Should have been a quick one. Get in, get the intel, and haul ass back out. But of course, nothing works in your favor. You've been made fairly quickly which turned into a firefight. You're getting holed up at the outskirts of the building, so close yet so far. You scramble to get closer and cover each other while you advance on the facility. However, it seems like the more you kill, the more men come pouring out of the doors. It almost seems like they were waiting for you. While you're covering the boys so that they could come to you, John scrambles next to you.

“We can't get through them, Price! There's too many of them!” You shout through the gunfire that's still ensuing. He furrows his eyebrows as he tries to come up with an alternative that won't lead to getting you all killed. Retreat. That's the only option you have right now. Not ideal, but your lives are worth more than pieces of text on paper.

He sighs and puts a firm hand on your shoulder, “get ready to retreat, this is not worth it!” He shouts over the ringing of gunshots. You nod and get ready to retreat. He grabs hold of his comms, “everyone, get to the evac location. We are retreating, I repeat, we are leaving!” He turns to you, “head for the treeline, they won't see you there. I'll cover you!” He orders you. You tilt your head, “and what about you?! No, we’ll retreat together!” He frowns, surprised at your sudden defy of an order, “absolutely not, we’ll both be in the open. Get to the tree line, that's an order!” You chew the insides of your cheek. All you've felt was adrenaline but that has now been replaced with fear. Not for yourself, but for him. You quickly swallow it down. Replacing it with adrenaline once again.

He could see the dilemma going through your head, and his eyes soften, “I'll be right behind you, I promise.” You let out a shaky breath, “you better be, John Price.” He nods, “on my signal,” he checks his ammo and gets ready, “go!” With that, you sprint towards the tree line. You managed to get there without any grazes. You hunker down and spot John in the same spot. You grab your comms, “I've made it. I'll cover you, get the hell out of there” He lets out an ‘affirmative’ and sprints in your direction. You shoot down as many as you can, but it seems like luck isn't on your side today, not a speck of it.

It's as if time has slowed down, to mock you, to show you that you've failed. A bullet tears through his shoulder, barely missing his armor plate. He groans but continues on. Shortly after he's in the safe confines of the forest you call it in, “guys, Price has been hit. How fast can we get that helo in the air?” Silence ensues. As if the realization that the captain has been hit. “Engine is warm and running. Wheels can go up whenever you get here.” The pilot’s voice crackles through the comms. “Roger, ETA. 5 minutes.”

You drag a slightly woozy John back to the helo while assessing the extent of the injury. Doesn't seem like it hit anything major, the only concern is the amount of blood pouring out of him. It definitely needs stitches. The fear of losing him is settling in which encourages you to move faster to get him out of here.

You reach the evac point and the rest of the team shortly arrive after. You settle John into his seat and grab a medkit. You open it and grab the necessary items. You also grab a pair of shears, “do you want me to cut your shirt?” He nods so you cut around the wound. The bullet went clean through but you can't be sure if it nicked anything important on the way out.

You wrap the gauze and bandage around his shoulder, in an attempt to stop the bleeding and prevent infection. Eventually, he falls asleep, exhausted by the whole ordeal.

Sooner than later you land and he is rushed to the infirmary by the medics at the base. While you put away your and his gear you start thinking about the mission. How everything went south so fast. You must've been thinking for a while. Kyle knocks on your door and leans against the door frame. “He's awake. He wants to see you.” You give him a curt nod and rush to the infirmary.

Once you enter, the emotions are flowing through you all at once. You sit next to him on the vacant chair and start fidgeting with your hands on your lap. He reaches out his good arm and places his hand on yours. You look at him and he gives you a small smile before turning serious. “Before you ask. Yes, I'm fine. I'm a little out of it because of the painkillers but I’ll be fine.” He rubs his fingers over yours, “what was that out there? You always follow my orders without a second thought. Why the hesitation?” Like before, you chew on the inside of your cheek, hoping he’d drop it. You know it, you both know it. This was something that shouldn't have happened. If you can't follow orders, what good are you?

You stay silent. Not wanting to answer. You knew why you hesitated. You felt fear. You haven't felt that on the field in a long time. It's usually overrun by adrenaline. You weren't fearing for your own life, rather, you were fearing for his. You were scared. Scared that you were going to lose him, and you almost did. Not wanting to admit that you were scared, you rack your brain for an excuse. After all, fear is a sign of weakness. Something that you shouldn’t be feeling.

But nothing comes up. He raises a brow, waiting for you to answer. You start stammering, trying to explain yourself. He frowns, “it's okay, calm down, love. I'm not reprimanding you. I just want to know why you were hesitating like that. I'm worried about you.” He reaches his hand to your face and rubs your cheek. At this action, the dam broke and you burst into tears. “I was scared, John!” You blurt out. “I hesitated because I was scared. Scared of losing you. I don't know what I would do if something happened to you.” Your voice cracks at the end. You laugh bitterly, “I'm sorry. I-,” he puts a hand out, “let me stop you right there, darling. You don't have to be sorry. It's okay to feel scared, so don’t think that it’s a weakness. It’s a sign that you’re human. Everyone is afraid of something. But I can’t have you hesitating out there. It’s my job to get you back home alive. Is that clear?” You give him a firm nod.

*

A couple of days later, John is up and about at home. Not allowed to do any heavy lifting, or anything strenuous. He's been bored out of his mind. Finding excuses to do anything productive, even if it hurts his injured shoulder. After the little meltdown you had in the infirmary, you feel a bit guilty about laying your insecurities on him while injured. So you're determined to show him how much you love him. You reorganize his office, cook all the meals, do all of the chores that need to be done, and you help him with whatever he's struggling with because of his shoulder.

He appreciates the gesture, but it's getting overwhelming. In his eyes, it's only a small injury. He can still do stuff around the house without worsening his injury. He decides to confront you about it. While you're busy prepping for dinner, he pulls you aside. “Why are you doing this, love?” You give him a confused look, “doing what exactly?” he waves his arms around, and by doing so he aggravates his shoulder and winces at the stinging. You move to check if he's ripped out any of his stitches. He holds up his hand, “I'm fine. But I think you and I both know what I mean. It's only a shot to the shoulder. I can still go around and do chores. All I've been doing ever since we got sent home is lay in bed and let you do all the work.”

You sigh, “I don't know. I just have the feeling that I need to earn back your love after that meltdown in the infirmary.” His eyes soften at your words. He lets out a small chuckle and pulls you into a hug with his good arm, “oh, darling. You've never lost my love. You had it then, you have it now, and you will have it in the future. You don't need to earn back anything.” You bury your face into his chest and let a few stray tears fall. He rubs your back and leads you to the couch. He gently pulls you off of him and lies down on the couch. He motions for you to join him. You shake your head, “I don't want to hurt you, love.” He sighs, “you trust me, right?” You nod, “then come and lie down with me. You won't hurt me, I promise.” You hesitantly lie with him and he pulls you to his chest again.

Simon ‘Ghost’ Riley

He’s one of the most supportive ones you can find I swear. If he’s not based somewhere on assignment you can bet on it he’ll be lurking somewhere in a corner, watching you play. Whether it’s a practice or a match, he’s there, watching you like a hawk.

He’s even make sure you pack enough water and snacks for your matches, in case you get a bit peckish during or after.

He's so sweet, even though the balaclava stays on, he’s smiling behind the piece of cloth like no tomorrow.

He just loves watching you do something you love and are so passionately about. He’ll be there lending an ear whenever you just want to lay your passion on him. He loves hearing you talk about it.

If you're on a national team and compete internationally and he can't be there physically to watch you play. He’ll be there in the commons room watching you play on the telly with a glass of bourbon.

After your match, he’d send you a cheeky text. ‘You did amazing, love! You showed them who's boss. 😉”

John ‘Soap’ Mactavish

This man. He’ll be your biggest fan, no lie. He's the loudest one in the stands. Nearly putting the whole sports hall in shame. His hearing is louder than everyone combined. So when he's home and available to watch, he's definitely there making his presence and how great you are known.

In the small breaks, he would hand you your water bottle. He makes sure you stay hydrated during your sessions.

Remember how I said he's the loudest one? Yeah well, at your matches he would definitely be holding a banner with ‘# is the best!!’ Your biggest fanboy right there.

He loves watching you play, whether you play as a libero, setter, hitter, or blocker. He loves watching you and your team play. How in sync you all are, it's refreshing to him.

If you're on a national team competing internationally, you can bet on it he will be there if he's home. However, if he happened to be in the same country and he was not doing anything pressing. He might pay you a visit when you’re playing. He wouldn't want to miss it in the world. So he's definitely watching it on the telly with Simon.

He would bombard him with compliments about you to Simon’s amusement.

John Price

You know those typical soccer dads who will cheer very loudly during every goal. Yeah, he's one of them and you can't change my mind. He’ll be as quiet as a mouse watching you play but every time your team scores he’ll cheer very loudly. You could hear him from a mile away. He's a keeper.

He’ll be the type of person to hand you whatever you need in your breaks. Your bottle? He has it. A towel? He packed one. A good luck kiss? Done and done. He's got you covered, quite literally. He’ll throw you whatever object you may need in your direction.

His eyes will remain on you when you’re on the court. Something about how you are so in sync with your teammates is ‘mwah’. He loves watching you in play. If he doesn't understand the sport so well. He’d be the type of person to read up on the rules and whatnot to impress you with his knowledge.

He would try his best to watch you play if you're on a national team competing internationally. If he can't be there physically he’ll be watching you from his office on base. If he happened to be out on a mission when you were playing he’d find a video of your match online. He doesn't want to miss it, even if he's a few hours late.

Would definitely send these kinds of texts before or after your match,

‘Have fun and do your best! 💪🏻🏐 Love you ❤️’

‘Missed it, but you did great as always love!! 💪🏻🏐’

Kyle ‘Gaz’ Garrick

#1 fanboy 2.0 here. He's pretty much identical to Johnny. Would have the loudest cheer in the whole sports hall. Although I could see him drag John with him to one of your matches. Y’know, to show you off.

“Look, captain!! That's my girl, isn't she so cool!!”

Definitely has heart eyes while watching it's hilarious. He's like a love-sick puppy among all of the other people watching.

Like Johnny, would bring a banner with, ‘# is my girlfriend!’ He's so proud of you it's cute. After every match, he would give you a big bear hug. He doesn't care how sweaty you are. He wants to show you how proud he is of you.

If he can't be there to watch you. He’d drag his whole team to the commons room and make them watch you on the telly like the proud boyfriend he is. Granted, some of them may have been a bit annoyed that their peace has been broken by a hyperactive lovesick puppy. But at the end of it they are as excited as Kyle. I guess it rubs off.

König

He’d be like Simon. Too shy to sit in between all of those people. He’d find a secluded spot to watch you play. He's a tall bean so any spot would work for him, he might even lurk in a corner to watch you.

His veil is only for his military life. So he's a little more self-conscious about the people around him. But once he spots you looking at him and giving him the biggest smile you can muster. He can't help but give one back to you. He loves watching you be so happy on the court.

In your breaks, he'd walk up to you and softly tell you how great you are playing. He’d offer you your water bottle if you haven't grabbed it yourself yet. He’d even offer to refill it for you. He's a good bean.

If he can't be there for your international match. He would be chilling in his room watching you play on his phone. If Horangi is around he’d even invite him to watch you.

Would send a cute text after your match is done,

‘You were amazing as always, Liebling! Love you, good luck with practice! 👑

Protect him at all costs.

Alejandro Vargas

He would be the type to ask you a bunch of questions about it. He knows how passionate you are about so he encourages you to talk about it with him. If it makes you happy, he’ll sit there and listen for hours on end to you talking about volleyball.

He's the type of person to interact with other people around him during matches while you're playing. Her even drag Rudy with him.

It usually goes like this, “Hermano?! Rudy, did you see that?! My girlfriend is the best, isn't she?!?” he's like a hyperactive hamster while Rudy is ‘trying’ to watch you play in peace. Cue Alejandro shaking him while pointing out every move you make.

During your breaks, he would be telling you all about the cool things that you've done up until now. He's so precious, he's just blasting you with compliments while Rudy is there like ‘hey, you did great.’ with an awkward smile. 9/10 times Rudy got dragged here by Alejandro.

He's absolutely enchanted with you. He loves watching you play, he definitely loves when you win. To see that big grin on your face is all he wants.

If he can't see you play, he's definitely watching it on an electronic device. It depends on where he is, either on the tv or on his phone. He might even ask one of the Vaqueros to record you play on the tv so he can watch it later when he's back.

Rodolfo ‘Rudy’ Parra

He does similar things to John and König. He can't help but smile big watching you play. Seeing you be so passionate about it on the court, something about it just gives him serotonin. He’d cheer loudly every time you guys make a point.

He would ask Alejandro if he would like to accompany him to your match. Most of the time he would agree in a heartbeat, he loves watching you play as well. But if there are more pressing matters at hand that he needs to deal with he’ll politely decline. But he makes sure Rudy will send him a little clip of you playing.

During your breaks, he's the type of person to encourage you even more. To fire you up, so that you'll play with even more passion. He’d do that while giving you everything that you might need. It's cute, you'll see him rambling while he's placing various objects in your arms one by one. He’d also give you good luck kisses. This man is a softie for you.

If he can't be there to watch you play, he’ll be watching it together at the base with Alejandro. They’ll both have a couple of beers while cheering loudly throughout the base every time you guys make a point or win. Some of the Vaqueros might even choose to join them and watch you as well. They are making so much commotion that they've become curious as well.

Simon 'Ghost' Riley

He was surprised to find that you have a lower back tattoo. He had to take another look because he thought his eyes were deceiving him for a second.

If you shy away from him he'd tell you that you don't have to be shy about your tattoo. He has several on him as well so who is he to judge?

He would ask you if your tattoo has a specific meaning. He could listen to you talk about your tattoo the whole day.

Whether it has a special meaning or not doesn't matter to him. It looks great on you either way.

If you'd let him. He’d even trace your tattoo with his finger whenever you're showing it. He can't help it, he likes your tattoo.

John ‘Soap’ Mactavish

Once he saw a quick glimpse of your tattoo, he was instantly all over it.

“Since when do you have a tattoo?!?”

Like he's totally flabbergasted like he didn't expect to have a tattoo.

If you get shy at him lifting the hem of your shirt to get a better look at it, his whole demeanor with soften.

He didn't mean to make you uncomfortable or any of the sort. He would tell you that your tattoo is beautiful and that you should show it off more.

He might even suggest getting a matching tattoo. Like please, this bean is completely whipped for you.

John Price

He isn't surprised that you have a tattoo, he's more surprised you've managed to hide it from him until now.

He absolutely loves it. When you get shy with him. He likes to pepper kisses all over it, to show you how much he loves it and that you don't need to hide it from him. After all, it adds on to your beauty.

“Don't you dare hide it from me anymore. It's absolutely stunning, love.”

Even if you don't shy away from him anymore. He still likes to pepper it with kisses.

Might consider getting one himself to match with you. He’d ask you if you are interested in matching tattoos.

Kyle ‘Gaz’ Garrick

Like Johnny, once he caught the tiniest bit of ink on your back. He’d do a double-take to confirm his suspicion. Once he confirmed it he's all over you.

“You have a tattoo and you didn't tell me?!?”

When you shyly explain your reasons for not telling him, he’d pull you in the tightest embrace he can muster and reassure you that it only makes you more beautiful.

He likes to trace it over and over. He doesn't ever get bored of it. He likes looking at it and taking in all of the details.

Like John, He might consider getting one himself.

König

He's surprised that you have a tattoo but he's certainly not complaining. He’d motion you over, turn you around, and lift the hem of your shirt to get a closer look and admire it.

If you try to wiggle away from him and pull your shirt down. He’d frown and stop your movements.

“Your tattoo is pretty. So don't shy away from me, Liebling.”

The floor might as well've swallowed you whole at his words.

He’ll ask a ton of questions about your tattoo. He's a curious little bean. He would wonder what made you get it, if it hurt, and if you have any other tattoos.

From now on. He would draw cute little doodles on you as temporary tattoos. It's a coping mechanism for his anxiety as well so you let him do his thing, even encouraging it.

Alejandro Vargas

He would start grinning like a Cheshire cat once he saw a bit of your tattoo peeking out of your shirt.

“Is that a tattoo, mi amor?”

He won't let you shy away from him. He wants to take a closer look. He’ll tell you that you don't have to shy away from him because he loves your whole body. It won't matter to him if you didn't have any tattoos or if you are covered in them. He’d love you either way.

Like Simon, he'd ask you if it has a special meaning or if it's just a tattoo you got for fun. Whether it has a meaning or not he thinks it's cool.

Would stare at your tattoo for hours. You simply look beautiful is his excuse.

Rodolfo ‘Rudy’ Parra

I'd like to think he has some tattoos hiding underneath his sleeves. I mean have you seen his actor Bayardo? You can't tell me he doesn't have at least one tattoo on him.

So when he saw you were hiding a tattoo on your lower back from him. Oh, he just fell for you harder.

He’d pull you to him and inspect it closer. Don't even think about shying away. He'd tell you that you look absolutely stunning with it.

“Cariño, don't shy away from me now.”

If you have more tattoos I can just see him wanting to compare your tattoos. You'd tell each other what they mean.