#sleep thinks~~

He'll meet you by the barracks where the civilian contractors live to walk you to where you do all your work, or the mess hall for breakfast. The first few days he shows up at your desk at noon to walk with you to the mess hall, but soon after he learns your schedule and arrives when he knows you'll be in the mood to eat.

If anyone, and I mean anyone says anything while the two of you are walking, he'll politely finish walking you where you need him to, and corner whoever thought they could be disrespectful to his little bird.

If you give him names about the people who are essentially harassing you, oh boy. Theres one of two outcomes. Either he gives them a verbal beatdown, reports them to Price and basically ruins their military career. OR he lets his good friend Ghost know. Keep in mind Ghost runs most of the training regiments. Those bastards won't have the energy to say anything let alone something degrading or harassing.

At one point, a few weeks after you let Kyle know about what's been happening you get a heartfelt handwritten letter addressed from the soldiers who had been making crude comments about you.

You make a point of thanking Kyle for his help :>

You notice him. Even if he doesn't talk, you notice him. You'll greet him in the hallways, ask how his day has been going with questions that can be answered with a nod or a shake of the head.

He's so un-used to being seen like this that it warms his heart, even if you do still get startled by him every now and then when he shows up out of no where in the med-bay standing at the door which you had only glances away from for a few moments.

He'll sit with you behind the front desk when he has time, you'll talk, telling him about your day and how many patients you've had and how stupid the new team coming to train at the base is because who in their right mind thinks its okay to run with a knife in hand???

Sometimes he'll scribble something in response onto a post-it, you'll read it and smile because every time he writes you something he'll doodle a little bug at the end.

Occasionally he comes in with a paper cut, or some other sort of injury which you patch up happily. You bought a separate tin of bandaids with little bug patterns on them solely to be used for him.

You love him, you really do, you love spending time with him, talking to him, reading his responses. You even take it upon yourself to learn sign-language in attempts at bettering your communication.

Roach nearly cries when you sign "I love you" to him the first time, he nearly cries when you use sign-language for the first time period. He pulls you into a rib-crushing hug, you forget how strong he is sometimes with how gentle he is with you.

<3

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obsessed w the idea that Gaz teaches Ghost how to care for himself.

I can see Ghost fighting to not get under the shower because yucky sensory nightmare, and Gaz calling Soap in to subdue the hulking man who is actively fighting Gaz. like

"I promise ye it's nae that bad once ya actually get in. I'll take over yer training duties fer th'morra if ye get in!" just constant bribes (dw he follows through with them)

Of course Ghost knows he needs to shower, but how often? No clue! So when Gaz tells him that he showers once a day Ghost is shocked. Once a day? you have the energy for that??? (He doesn't say anything more than a "mhph" but he's shocked)

Gaz teaching Ghost that he needs to brush his teeth twice a day, not just when they feel dirty. Gaz is honestly a bit surprised that Ghost doesn't have more dental issues. No cavities or anything, just a bit yellow and stained from all the tea he drinks.

Gaz enlists Soap's help whenever he has to wash Ghost's hair because the only thing that can make Simon sit still is the Scot yapping about bombs or the latest episode of Love Island while lathering shampoo into his soft, blond curls.

"See? Look aht' tha', s' absolutely perfect." The Scot says after he finishes styling Simon's hair. "Dinnae ken of a lad as braw as ye."

Soap starts doing his morning routine with Ghost because he knows from experience with his little sisters that getting someone who doesn't want to brush their teeth to do so is a lot easier if you don't make a big deal out of it. And also to teaching them how to by doing it with them in the room (visual learning and what not) so after a while Ghost starts to brush his teeth with Johnny in the mornings. (once a day is better than none-ce a day :] )

Price absolutely buys Ghost his own straight razor to use. One of the nice ones made of high quality metal, along with a scentless shaving foam thats easy to wash off. He shows Simon how to shave down his neck, and what angle to use in order to not get nicked.

Soap helps teach Ghost how to clean around a house too (not just in one big burst, but routinely) He tells Simon how often to wipe down the counters and when to pitch something thats gone bad in the fridge, not to eat moldy bread, etc.

On the topic of food, they'd start cooking more often in the little kitchenette thats part of their private barracks.

Soap would make a Scottish dish for breakfast with Ghost, Gaz would make both him and Ghost sandwiches for lunch, and all 4 of them would cook dinner together in hopes of teaching Ghost how to make food on his own and what's good to eat and how nutrition works, etc. (bc also I know this man was food insecure as a kid)

~~~ Really long ramble uhhh I could yap about this idea for actual ages. not even lying. <333

might be because I relate to ghost on this shhhh

"I'll be home. I promise"

He leaves in the taxi watching as his beloved waves goodbye.

Christmas eve, a letter from him from months ago swore things were going well and he'd be home in no time.

A knock on the door.

Two men looking solemn as they hold a folded flag and present dog tags to shaky hands that belong to someone whos heart now feels as empty as all the space their husband won't fill anymore.

Sometimes its in Russian, sometimes its not. But as soon as he lays down they let out a barely audible sigh of relief. It's sweet in a way, a domestic side of them very very few people get to see.

If you offer to massage their back, then I hope its because you've been together and are close enough where they feel comfortable letting you touch him. If not, then I hope you're okay with a seething, silent stare filled with anger and disgust burned behind your retinas <3

Ghost is usually a light sleeper. On the field, he could be sleeping and hear a pin drop and bolt up wide awake. Soap is a heavy sleeper no matter what. He snores, he has to sleep a specific way on overnight ops so that he doesn't snore and alert their position.

On base, Ghost is still a light sleeper when he's sleeping alone in his own private barracks. He only ever gets a good nights sleep when Soap is around. Without that silly Scot and his snoring, Ghost might as well be trying to sleep with gunfire going off right above him.

The reason? Well Soap happens to be warm, cuddly, and always the big spoon. Soap will toss his arm over Ghost's waist and pull (try to pull) him closer to his chest, or let Ghost rest his head on his chest, etc etc. Ghost needs comfort, and Soap gives him that comfort through subtle touch. Soap is the only person allowed to touch Ghost for longer than 2 seconds.

Thinking about Kick who rides a motorcycle... Kick who takes said motorcycle on twisty scenic roads...

Reader who likes to people watch from their parked car as cars and bikes go past...

Kick who shows off on his bike because he's noticed you there for a few weekends now and he thinks you're cute all bundled up with a blanket.

Kick who starts waving at you, and you who start waving back.

Soon enough I think he would pull up next to your car, take off his helmet and ask to take you out for dinner. He is sweating bullets, not just because his helmet is warm but because he really likes you and is desperately trying not to make a fool of himself.

Little does he know however you have been going to the same parking spot for days now just to see him and his silly helmet and his silly bike.

Hes such a cutie with his helmet off you can't help but agree <3

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Hello lovelies !! I've been recovering from some burnout for a while, I have a little while until my next semester starts so I'm hoping to get back to writing more and I thought I'd start with this !! It's been lingering in my head for a while :>

He's so silent all of the time, he waits and watches and remembers so many little things.

Your keys always end up in your coat pocket even though you're fairly certain you didn't put them there.

Everytime a special occasion comes up a small bouquet of your favorite flowers are left where you'll find them.

Little snacks that you enjoy get left on the table or in pockets.

On your birthday he always gives you something meaningful. It's usually small but it's something you mentioned months ago, or themed around something you adore.

Every holiday is the same way, something small that he knows will mean a lot to you.

He might not be vocal with his affection, but he shows it indirectly and in meaningful and heartfelt ways that show he listens.