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howtotwirlaknife22 Ā· 5 hours
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ā€œYou want half?ā€
(Yes Iā€™ve seen reacher)
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Hi, guys. If you could share this post- thatā€™d be great. I am currently writing a story. Itā€™s a C.O.D fan fiction. Iā€™m working so damn hard on itā€¦ if you could show it some love, thatā€™d be so freaking amazing.
Itā€™s on Wattpad
Itā€™s also on AO3.
If you could share this post, share with friends.. thatā€™d be great. I donā€™t share my work. This is a huge step for me and Iā€™m trying to get past this point in my anxiety. I so super appreciate it !!
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Ahhhhh so happy to be tagged!
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Hereā€™s my current boo boos šŸ˜˜šŸ«¶
Keegan, Hesh, Krueger, and Ghost šŸ¤­šŸ¤­
No pressure tags: @blacktacmopsi @forsworned @keegansshark @kun3ho141 @cosmictap
lil tag game | show me your top 4 current fictional crushes
curious to see who everyone picks as their topšŸ’•šŸ„¹
(also, it was super fun to put them in a collage like this and make my feralism skyrocket so you should toošŸ¤§)
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moderate pressure tags: @musingsofahufflepuff @pizzaapeteer @slytherinslut0 @jayybugg @suugarbabe
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ā€œYou want half?ā€
(Yes Iā€™ve seen reacher)
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I love the way you capture Heshā€™s nose sm šŸ«¶ I love love love a man with big strong noses frfr
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I'm done looking at this. Maybe I'll do another smut pic next... but not before I write that MRE fic.
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AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF THINKING I WAS HALLUCINATING IT I FINALLY FOUND IT I FOUND CALL OF DUTY GHOSTS DEVILS BREATH I HAVE A PDF LIFE IS GOOD
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Their asses should not be at the club! ((Speaking as someone who lives close to a military base and has marines constantly coming to party in their city) they go shirtless the second they step through the club doors))
Their asses are fine serving their country as is!!
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They should be at the club fr
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I ferally need the entirety of ghost team šŸ˜
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Begging someone to write a fic about all of them šŸ˜©šŸ™
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Mother
David ā€œHeshā€ Walker x Fem!Reader
Summary: you and Hesh have been living together for a little while now, and you recently found something out that will change the dynamic between the two of you, forever.
Warnings āš ļø: pregnancy, reader has some mood swings, intimate themes
A/N: happy belated Motherā€™s Day out there to current mothers, your own mothers, mothers to be, step mothers, or any mother figure really! I hope yaā€™ll like this cute little one shot I did for Hesh, let me know if you want more!
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For the last few months, you and husband Hesh had been living together in your new house just outside of San Diego. Things had finally seemed to start getting back to some form of normalcy after the federation had been successfully defeated. When the news broke that the United States had come out on top, everyone was ecstatic. Including Hesh. So much so, that the second he and his team had returned home from a mission successful, he popped the question to you. You couldnā€™t contain the joy you felt in that moment. You had a small wedding ceremony, with his team and some of your family and friends attending. It was a cozy wedding, and you were happy Heshā€™s team could be there for him. Losing his father was hard on him, and not to mention his brother going MIA for a while as well. But they eventually found Logan, though he was in a hostile state after being tormented by the feds. But they were able to get him back to his old self after a few good months of therapy. You were happy to hear this, and you were happy you were able to see Logan at your wedding, acting as Heshā€™s best man. Shortly after you were married, you had bought a house together. It was one of the newer houses in the outskirts of San Diego that had been built after the federation collapsed, and Heshā€™s military connection definitely came in handy when it came to obtaining it. You and Hesh had so much fun going to different department stores in the main city choosing out different furniture and kitchen equipment, and you both loved to play house with one another in the fake housing set ups. Once the two of you had gotten fully moved in, you were ready to finally start your sweet little life together as husband and wife. Once you both adjusted to each others schedules in your day to day lives, you had finally found time to hang out with one another for casual date nights. And when you just wanted to spend time at home, you often times cuddled on the couch together and watched a movie, played video games, and sometimes you even cooked a fancy meal together and laughed when one of you burnt it or added to much flour, often times resulting in ordering take out for the night. But your all time favorite thing was the alone time you two had. The intimate and deliciously passionate bedroom activities you enjoyed together. You two tried to make time for each others needs, and you couldnā€™t remember a day since you had been married that you hadnā€™t explored one anotherā€™s bodies in some form. But lately, Hesh had gotten a little more tied up back on base with his new promotion, and you had been a little more lonesome at the house than usual. You usually wouldnā€™t mind, and you didnā€™t the first few times he came home late, but this time felt different. You feltā€¦anxious. You had always considered yourself strong and independent and you didnā€™t feel like you needed a man there to support you. But this night in particular made you feel uneasy. You couldnā€™t shake off the feeling that something was wrong. It was starting to get closer to around midnight by the time Hesh stepped through the door, and you were still wide awake sitting on the couch once he came inside.
ā€œBabe?ā€ He questioned, shocked that you were still up. ā€œWhat are you still doing up? I told you you donā€™t have to wait up for me.ā€ He placed his coat on the coat rack and his keys on their hook. You stared at him for a moment. For some reason, that sentence was off to you. It rubbed you the wrong way. You couldnā€™t shake off the feeling of pure annoyance. took a deep breath, and finally you blurted out
ā€œare you cheating on me!?ā€
Hesh was shocked. He couldnā€™t believe what he was hearing. You were always so calm and collected, and you knew he had been working later hours as he had been adjusting to filling out new reports. With raised eyebrows, he placed a hand up in defense.
ā€œWhoa, where the hell did that come from?ā€
You lip curled a little and you muttered.
ā€œYes or noā€¦ā€
Hesh furrowed his brows and crossed his arms.
ā€œNo. God no. Babe, Where the hell would you even pull an idea like that from? You know Iā€™ve been stuck on base since I ranked up.ā€ His tone shifted into a slightly softer one towards the end of his sentence, and he slowly began to take a few steps towards you on the couch. You felt your curled lip begin to quiver, and in a few seconds you went from a sneer to tears fully streaming down your face as you began to sob into your hands. Hesh was disturbed to say the least. He had never seen you this distraught in the 5 years he had been with you. You looked up at him once he sat beside you, choking out an apology through sobs.
ā€œI-Iā€™m sorryā€¦I..I donā€™t know whatā€™s wrong with meā€¦I justā€¦Iā€™m so worried that you..that youā€™reā€¦yā€™knowā€¦Iā€™m worried you donā€™t like me anymore..ā€ you didnā€™t even know what you were saying. None of it was truly what you meant, but it felt right to say it anyways. So you kept on rambling. ā€œIā€™m just worried you find me grossā€¦Iā€™m worried youā€™re gonna ditch me for someone whoā€™s prettier and smarter than I amā€¦Iā€™m..Iā€™m worried youā€™re bored of me!ā€ You sobbed and curled into him as he slowly sat down beside you, curling an arm around your shoulder to comfort you. Hesh tried to shush you and rub your back as you cried into his chest, but it was no use. You were sobbing uncontrollably in his arms and the only thing he could do was hold you.
ā€œBabeā€¦are you feeling okay? This isnā€™t really like you..ā€ he tilted your chin up and was heartbroken to stare into your red and teary eyes. You sniffled and glanced up at him.
ā€œIā€¦I donā€™t knowā€¦I just..fuck..ā€ you pushed yourself off of him and wiped your tears off on you sleeve. ā€œIā€¦I think Iā€™m gonna go to bedā€¦goodnight.ā€ With that, you huffed and promptly turned on your heels heading straight for bed, leaving Hesh alone and confused in the living room.
ā€œWhat the fuck was that?ā€ He questioned, sighing heavily.
A few days had passed after that incident, and you had continued to grow more and more irritated with Hesh. Whether that was a dish left in the sink for too long, or the toilet seat getting left up once or twice a day, or even the trash getting taken out an hour later than usual. Everything he did seemed to annoy you. And you couldnā€™t prevent the little outbursts you would have on him, no matter how hard you tried to look past those petty little incidents. These often ended with you crying and locking yourself away in your shared bedroom for hours at a time, and Hesh had begun to grow irritated with these outbursts as well. It all came to a head one day when Hesh had to leave for work earlier than usual one day, and you had been greeted in with facial hair scattered all around your bathroom sink, most likely from him rushing to get ready for work that day. You gritted your teeth and began to type out an angry text, your fingers dancing across the screen at a million miles an hour. Just before you were able to hit send, you felt a sudden wave of nausea wash over your body. You paused, clutching your stomach. Maybe you had just eaten some bad chicken the night prior? After all, you had meant to throw it out a few nights ago. You felt another wave of nausea, this one stronger than the last. You groaned and slowly slid down to the floor, setting your phone to the side. You blinked a few times and whimpered as you felt your stomach turn. You could feel the aching feeling you get when youā€™re about to vomit creeping up on you. You slowly made your way to the toilet and lifted the seat, feeling your mouth begin to fill with saliva. You whimpered again, this time spitting into the toilet as the Silva became too much. You felt your stomach begin to bubble up, before you felt the rush of vomit coming up your esophagus. You coughed, spitting up the remains of the foul bile into the toilet. It took a few minutes for your vision to return to normal again, and you stared into the toilet before you had the slow realization as to why your mood had been so shitty for the past few days. You gulped and opened your phone, the unsent text staring back at you. You felt guilty and embarrassed and quickly deleted it. But you switched contacts over to your best friend, who you swiftly texted a few words to.
Can you please buy me some pregnancy tests?
You sat on the toilet, holding the plastic stick that you had just urinated on in front of you. You stared back at it as you waited for a few agonizing minutes for the final results. Your friend was outside the bathroom door for moral support, calling out to you.
ā€œAny results?ā€ You sighed.
ā€œNot yetā€¦two more minutes.ā€ You had a timer set on your phone as the seconds counted down. You gulped, hoping that the mood swings could be explained because you were about to get your period instead. You and Hesh had discussed having children a few times, but neither of you really thought it was necessary in the near future. And you werenā€™t sure how Hesh would even react to the news, especially given his new position. You were quickly ripped from your thoughts as your timer went off, and your eyes snapped from your phone to the test. You thought you were going crazy. You blinked a few times and shook your head before you stared at the test as hard as you could. Two lines. Two blue lines staring back at you. You couldnā€™t believe it. You were ripped out of your thoughts when you heard a loud knock on the door.
ā€œHey! You good? What does it say?ā€ Your friend called out from the other side, a hint of worry tinged in her voice. You opened your mouth to speak but no words came out. Your friend knocked again. ā€œY/N? You okay?ā€ You swallowed hard and stuttered out.
ā€œIā€¦Iā€™m okay..ā€ you sat up from the toilet and flushed it, washing your hands quickly and opening the door. You were staring down at the test before you held it up, showing her the plastic stick. Her eyes widened and she stared back at you with her mouth agape.
ā€œAreā€¦are we celebrating?ā€ She asked quietly, her tone unsure. You didnā€™t even know. You were unsure yourself.
ā€œIā€¦maybe?ā€ You felt tears begin to well in your eyes. ā€œIā€¦I gotta talk to Hesh once he gets back. Fuckā€¦this would explain why Iā€™ve been so mean. But..damn. Shit..he didnā€™t deserve that. He didnā€™t deserve any of it!ā€ You began to sob into your hands as your friend rubbed your back gently.
ā€œHey hey, itā€™s okay. Iā€™m sure heā€™s gonna understand. Butā€¦that does mean youā€™re gonna have to tell him soon.ā€ She pulled your hair back and tied it into a loose ponytail. You let out a shaky sigh and looked up at her.
ā€œYouā€™re rightā€¦I justā€¦I donā€™t know how to break it to him.ā€ You friend gave you a sympathetic look and you knew this would be some of the hardest news youā€™d ever have to break to anyone. You werenā€™t 100% sure how heā€™d react, but you knew you had to tell him.
You had been avoiding him for the past few days after you found out. But you didnā€™t really have to, as he had been giving you the silent treatment for the past few days anyways. Your most recent outburst didnā€™t help you out much in that field, and you were trying to figure out a good way to bring it up to him. Trying to find the right time was the current issue. Things had been so tense since your hormones had started to go crazy, and you were so anxious that you had ruined a core piece of your relationship permanently because of them. It was a Saturday night, and Hesh had been home from work all day. He had barricaded himself in his office all day, and you stayed in bed for most of the day, trying to work your way around your newfound nausea battles. It had been in and out of the bathroom since 5 that morning, and it was currently nearing 7. You groaned and decided that it was a good time to shower and go to bed. You inhaled sharply and decided that you would at least try talking to Hesh first. You knocked on his office door and slowly opened the door, peeking your head around as you slid it open.
ā€œBabe?ā€ You called out quietly. Hesh was sitting at his desk, typing away at something on his computer before he grunted out, not even turning towards you.
ā€œYouā€™re supposed to wait for me to say ā€˜come inā€™ before you come in yā€™know.ā€ He responded coldly, continuing to type away on his keyboard. You felt your lip quiver. You knew you had been mean the last few weeks, but you didnā€™t realize you had been so mean that he was giving you the cold shoulder.
ā€œSorry..Iā€™m going to bed. Goodnight.ā€ You mumbled, turning on your heel and slowly closing the door behind you. You felt tears begin to prickle in your eyes as you walked through your hallway to your bedroom. You could hear a quiet but defeated sigh come from the office, and you wiped your tears as you gathered some comfortable pajamas from your dresser drawer. You opened the door to your bathroom and entered, turning the shower on as you got things set up for your nighttime routine. You stripped yourself down and entered the shower, the warm water washing away some of the tension in your aching muscles. You inhaled as the steam rose, and you hummed quietly. You placed your hands on your stomach and rubbed it gently. You had your first appointment with the doctors on Monday, and you knew you had to tell Hesh soon. You wanted him to be there with you at the first appointment, but you still had to make sure he was on board with the whole thing. Not to mention patching up the last few weeks of hostility. You shook your head and rinsed yourself off, stepping out of the shower to dry yourself off and slip into your comfortable clothes for the night.
The time was now 11:30, and you were still awake in bed. You knew you should sleep, you hadnā€™t gotten a good full night the past few days due to morning sickness, but your body just wouldnā€™t let you sleep. You tossed and turned and eventually gave up, resting on your side and staring out of your window, looking up into the night sky as the moon shone through your open blinds. You heard your bedroom door creek open, and you heard footsteps approaching your bed. You didnā€™t turn over, but you were happy to hear your husband coming to bed. You had been going to bed before he did or after he did the last few days, so this would be the first time youā€™ve gone together for a bit. You didnā€™t say anything and instead kept looking up at the moon until you felt the opposite side of the bed dip, and you slowly turned your head towards him as he crawled under the covers next to you. Hesh noticed your head turn and he raised an eyebrow in surprise.
ā€œWhat are you still doing up? I thought you went to bed almost 4 hours ago.ā€ He mumbled, pulling the covers up towards him. You exhaled through your nose and muttered out.
ā€œI couldnā€™t sleepā€¦I just..I couldnā€™t.ā€ Your eyes wandered over his form until they met with his eyes. His hardened gaze softened a little as he scanned your swollen red eyes and puffy cheeks.
ā€œWere you crying?ā€ He reached his hands up and cupped your cheeks, rubbing his thumb over the apple of your cheek. Your lip began to tremble once again and you gave a small nod, avoiding his gaze as tears welled again. He bit the inside of his cheek and sighed. ā€œIā€™m sorry baby. I didnā€™t mean to be such an asshole to you earlier. Or anytime the past few days really. Itā€™s just..youā€™ve had a bit of an attitude lately and I donā€™t know what I did wrong. Did I do something wrong? Or did something happen that I donā€™t know about?ā€ He questioned, continuing to stroke his thumb over your cheek. You bit your lip and slowly slid yourself up onto your knees, sitting over him. He slid up onto his elbows and cocked an eyebrow at you. You began to speak in a quiet voice.
ā€œNoā€¦no you didnā€™t do anything wrong. Iā€™m..Iā€™m really sorry Iā€™ve been so bitchy and mean lately..ā€ you balled the blanket up in your fists as you sighed. ā€œYou didnā€™t deserve thatā€¦Iā€™ve just..everything has been so out of wack lately..ā€ you voice broke at the end of your sentence as the tears began to stream down your hot cheeks, and Hesh sat up fully and pulled you into a warm hug.
ā€œHey hey, itā€™s okayā€¦donā€™t even worry about it, okay? I promise you Iā€™m not mad..at least not anymore..and whatever is wrong, weā€™ll work through it together. Just tell me whatā€™s up and weā€™ll figure it out, alright?ā€ He pulled away and brushed some strands of hair out of your face. You looked up at him with a nervous gaze and opened your mouth to speak, but nothing came out. This went on for a few moments before Hesh furrowed his brows at you questioningly. ā€œWhat?ā€
You couldnā€™t bare to keep it in any longer. And there was simply no time like the present.
ā€œIā€™mā€¦Iā€™m pregnant.ā€
The both of you froze for a moment. Heshā€™s eyes went wide and he stared right back at you with a blank expression. You stared back with a nervous one, and you waited for a while agonizing minute for him to respond.
ā€œYouā€™re..youā€™re pregnant?ā€ Hesh whispered. You swallowed hard and nodded at him, whispering back.
ā€œYes..ā€
You were engulfed in a tight bear hug, and you could hear a choked out sob exit your husbandā€™s mouth. Your eyes widened and you wrapped your arms around his shoulders, hugging him back just as tightly. You could hear him sobbing quietly into your hair as you felt tears coming from your own eyes. Were these happy sobs you heard, you werenā€™t quite positive until Hesh pulled away, a small smile lining his tear stricken face.
ā€œIā€™m gonna be a dadā€¦and youā€™re gonna be a mom!ā€ He exclaimed, sliding his hands from your shoulders down to your stomach. ā€œHow long have you known?ā€ He looked up at you with a new shimmer in his vibrant green eyes. You smiled softly.
ā€œOnly a couple of daysā€¦I havenā€™t even had my first doctors appointment yet, but I took about 3 tests, and all came out positive.ā€ You placed your hands over his on your stomach and you leaned in to kiss him gently. He kissed you back, this time with the same sweet passion that you had missed for the past few days. You hummed against his lips before you pulled away. ā€œMy first appointment is Monday.ā€ You smiled as he beamed at you.
ā€œIā€™m taking off of work then. I want to be there for your first appointment. And every other appointment from here on out.ā€ He placed a hand on your cheek again, grinning from ear to ear. You bit your cheek as you searched his gaze shyly.
ā€œSoā€¦youā€™re not upset? You want to have this baby with me?ā€ He gave you a confused look and leaned in to give you another gentle hug, placing his hand on the back of your head.
ā€œUpset? Baby, this is the best news Iā€™ve heard all week, or that Iā€™ll ever hear in my life even.ā€ He pulled away from you and took your hands in his. ā€œIā€™m so happy to have you in my life baby. I was already happy to call you my wife, but now youā€™re going to be the mother of my children as well.ā€ You couldnā€™t help the happy tears that streamed down your face as you sniffled and smiled at his sweet words. ā€œI love you so much babyā€¦please, donā€™t ever forget that.ā€ You squeezed his hands and looked up at him with glistening eyes.
ā€œI love you too, Hesh.ā€
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Forgot to let yaā€™ll know that Iā€™m making a thing for Motherā€™s Day (ofc itā€™s a day late) but it should be up tonight eheheheheheheheh
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I put in some effort and drew a better Keegan this time... and he's with Y/N...looking like adult times are about to happen... wherever they're at.
Please excuse weird anatomy & bad shadowing. It's been a looooong while.
I totally thought those blue suits they wore in Federation Day were jumpsuits. I'm not sure if they are but that's why it's rolled down on Keegan (it probably isn't but w/e).
Anyway, getting back into my old groove after so long and I still got it... Kind of.
I should draw Hesh.
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God I want to see a crossover of the mw games and ghosts. Hesh and Logan would immediately cling to price bc he reminds them so much of their dad.
I bet you Hesh has his earlobes pierced and I also bet you it wasn't cus Elias or Mrs. Walker did it to him (Or Logan) as a baby I just bet that he did that shit with an ice cube, rubbing alc, and a clothing pin.
He could so he did.
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I too, had my (second) earlobes pierced with a needle, ice cubes and a lighter. Again, this is so early 2000ā€™s older brother core of Hesh. He def drank Mountain Dew and played COD (Hesh: what the fuck is cod?) also camo pants all day for this man.
I bet you Hesh has his earlobes pierced and I also bet you it wasn't cus Elias or Mrs. Walker did it to him (Or Logan) as a baby I just bet that he did that shit with an ice cube, rubbing alc, and a clothing pin.
He could so he did.
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SOBBBINGGGGGFFF THIS WAS SUCH A GOOD READ! Genuinely one of the best COD ghosts writers on tumblr rn fr.
Chrysanthemums in Autumn.
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| Tom Merrick | Angst (I guess this would be angst?), Light Fluff | CW: grief, death of a loved one, implied terminal illness |
Well, here's that widower Merrick piece. Preemptive apology for the sad. I will make it up with hot & spicy Daddy Hesh or Keegan smut to you all.
Note: Military headstones are all the same and spouses are buried together. If one was military and the other wasn't, the name of the one that did serve is engraved on the front while the spouse is listed on the back. If the spouse that didn't serve passes first, then the front remains blank until the serving spouse passes (source: I've got family buried in military cemeteries here).
Also, I didn't proof read this.
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The sound of the truck was the only thing that could be heard as both Merrick and Keegan sat in silence. Keegan had made this drive with Merrick countless time. So much so, that it's almost like a ritual. He knows which roads to drive down and he knows which checkpoints he has to pass. Merrick directed him the first few time until it became automatic memory.
This time was no different.
Keegan pulls the truck up against the curb, kills the engine, and both men walk out. Merrick reaches behind the seat to grab the Hardy Chrysanthemums he chose. She always had them around this time of the year. Keegan grabs the spool of wire and the cutters they'll use to secure it when they reach her grave. He also grabs the little blanket they always have and takes it with him.
Merrick was thankful the military cemetery she was buried at remained unscathed since the ongoing conflict with the Federation. The last thing he wanted was to see her final resting place destroyed. He would personally murder any Federation solider in blind rage if they were to have tampered with her grave site in any form or fashion. It was the single most important thing to him and he would guard it with his life if he could.
"Ready Tom?" Keegan speak as he pulls the collar up to shield his face from the cold wind.
"Always," the Ghost's captain speaks. Merrick was a gruff man. He never let his guard down and definitely never showed any emotion... But the visit was always different. It was the only time he could allow himself some vulnerability. He promised her that he would stay as strong as he could for her and so far, felt he was keeping to that promise. The last thing he wanted to do was disappoint her.
The two walk up the hill flanked by marble uniform grave markers. A sea of white on the brown dead & cold grass of the late November autumn. It hadn't snowed yet but it was a gray, fridged day. Walking up the hill, Merrick speaks to his constant companion.
"Thank you Keegan...for always coming with me here. I'm sure if she could, she'd give you that welcome hug she always did."
"You don't have to thank me, Tom. Besides, I kind of miss her too, Especially around this time of year."
"Yeah... She sure did love the cold seasons. You know, I've always thought about continuing her tradition of having a little get-togethers for the all the Ghosts. You know, like old times."
"You should. I know you've been talking about that for a while. It was a good morale booster when you two had them."
"Yeah but... It won't be the same being on the base and all. Times have changed."
Keegan falls silent.
Coming to the summit of the hill, the two men walk right and reach her grave a few rows down. Her name is engraved on the back of the marker, the front will be where Merrick's will go once he joins her again. Keegan lays the blanket down in front of the marble slab while Merrick begins to cut some wire to secure the little flower pot.
"Hello again, ol'gal. I told you I'd be back." His voice is light hearted but the undercurrent of somberness can't be ignored.
He wraps the thin wire around the marker and twists the ends as it hugs the Chrysanthemum pot. Once finished, the two men sit on the blanket together. It was something they did every visit. Sometimes they sat in silence. Other times, they talked with each other and included her in their conversations, just like old times.
"Hi again, Mrs. Merrick," Keegan speaks softly.
Merrick lets out a soft chuckle.
"You know she hated when you addressed her like that, right? Remember how she always told you to not be so formal."
"Yeah, I know... Old habits die hard."
Merrick turns to face the grave marker.
"Forgive Keegan honey, you know how he is."
This time Keegan chuckles.
"I can just hear what she would say. 'How are you a Ghost? You know you can't serve if you have amnesia.'"
"Yeah. At least you never got one of her more harsher burns. Girl had wit and a sharp tongue...she also had a sailor's mouth," Merrick muses.
"Oh yeah. It always surprised me when she swore. She was worse than you, Tom," Keegan laughs.
A silence falls over the two men as they sit together. This was a common occurrence on the visit. For Merrick, it was a time where he could really focus all his attention on his late wife. He always remembered the way her eyes would sparkle when he brought her flowers. He would always think of their first official date at the Naval ball. Their first dance they shared was seared moment by moment in his memory. If he concentrated, he could still feel the gentle grasp of her hand in his and the sway of her body as they moved together over the tiled floor of the ball room. He could remember her in the hospital bed. The smell of cleaning solutions, the sounds of monitors, the hum of the lights above and her weak smile- all of it just as sharp has their very first date. He knew he shouldn't focus on those moments with her too much but he never fights them when the flood his mind. The tears don't come as much as they used to when he thinks about those final moments. Instead, a certain melancholicly bittersweetness pervades. It's a feeling he's become all too accustomed to like an old friend.
As the time ticks on, the sun begins to dip further and further down and the chilly late autumn weather starts to drop more. Merrick sighs and nods to himself.
"It's getting late now," he speaks low. This is how he always closes out the visit...or at least signals to Keegan to start walking back to the truck first. Keegan knows this final moment is the private time between Merrick and his wife. As he walks back to the truck, he turns to see Merrick, kneeling over the grave marker.
"I'll be back again in two weeks. I promise." He whispers, resting his forehead on the top of the marble slab. Softly, he begins to sing to her the song they first danced to as he always does with every visit.
"I feel wonderful
Because I see the love light in your eyes
And the wonder of it all
Is that you just don't realize how much I love you
It's time to go home now
And I've got an aching head
So I give her the car keys
She helps me to bed
And then I tell her, as I turn out the light
I say, "My darling, you are wonderful tonight"
Oh my darling, you are wonderful tonight."
Keegan watches from a distance as he makes it to his truck. He knows what's happening as he hums the melody while watching. He know the significance of the song and has seen Merrick perform this little memorial ritual of his countless times. For him, Keegan always found it sweet and deeply loving. He couldn't help but feel a slight twinge of jealousy towards the love shared between Merrick and his late wife.
"I hope I can have that one day," the raven haired operator speaks softly to no one in particular.
Merrick pats the top of the grave marker.
"Sleep well, honey."
Making his way back to the truck where Keegan waits, he give his fellow operator a soft smile. Keegan reciprocates with his own and nods. The closing of another visit. Just the same as every previous one.
As the two men get seated in the truck, Keegan makes the journey back to their base. Usually the drive back is just as quiet as the drive to the cemetery but this time, Merrick broke the silence.
"Did you finish that report write up from the last mission?"
"Nope."
"Me neither."
The remainder of the drive fell back into silence.
Upon returning to base, Keegan asked if he was going to work on those reports.
"I should. I don't like them hanging over my head or else they'll just like up."
"How many do you have?"
"Two."
Keegan can't help but laugh.
"Jeeze Tom, you made it sound like you had a bunch. Why don't you just kick back this evening with us. It's a cold night and we're planning on having drinks tonight in the common room."
Merrick thinks for a moment.
"You're right. Reports can wait. It's a bleary night and I'm not much for wanting to do them right now anyway," he chuckles.
As both men make their way to and enter their common room, Merrick is taken back at what stands before him.
There's a long makeshift table in the middle of the room. Kick is laying out plates while Hesh and Logan bring out a large Dutch oven pot and a little tray of bread. Neptune is right behind Kick setting the table with cups. The common room smells fantastic and there's even home made fall decor around. Poorly drawn colored leaves taped to twine making a rudimentary garland.
As Hesh sets the pot down, he looks up with a smile and speaks.
"Captain... we've been talking and we know how this season is for you...and Keegan told us that you had been thinking for a while of having a little get-together like in the old days so... We pulled the trigger and beat you to the punch."
"I know it's not exactly like she used to have them, but we figured what really matters is the spirit of things," Keegan mentions as he pats Merrick on the shoulder, walking past him.
"So... We all pitched in and wanted to do something nice for you for all you've done for us. You're like... The thermostat dad of our group," Kick speaks as he finishes setting plates.
Merrick can't help but chuckle.
"What are you talking about? I'm not much older than you. Thermostat dad, my ass," he laughs.
The rest of the Ghosts come up to give Merrick friendly hugs and shoulder pats. Kick gives him a friendly rub on his bald head. For once, Merrick's gruff exterior and nature was replaced with sincere warmth and happiness.
"Guys... This... Thank you. I really mean that. I know I can tough on you all but... This is so nice."
All the men take their seats at the table and start serving themselves the hearty pot roast that was made for this little get together. There's laughing, smiles, and a new sense of camaraderienbeing born among them. One that was much needed and well welcomed.
"You know, I think she would have loved this if she was still here," Merrick speaks to Keegan among the din of the table.
"She would have, Tom. She definitely would have."
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ā€œYou hopinā€™ for something sweetheart?ā€ Hesh catches your ankle under the table, firm fingers stopping you from trailing past his knee. His tone is casual, playful, his grip is not. ā€œGotta use your words, like a big girl.ā€
I'm gonna be callin' this man daddy too by the end of this I swear to GOD
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Hesh dating headcannons (NSFW & SFW)
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Hesh is one of the best guys you could possibly ask for as a boyfriend let be real.
Heā€™s respectful, heā€™s smart, and he even knows how to crack a joke or two that has you gasping for air laughing.
He knows how to get crafty and build things. You need a new bookshelf because the one you have doesnā€™t hold all of your books? Donā€™t worry, heā€™s already on it. You have a picture you need framed? Heā€™s building you a custom one with a cute message written on the back of it from him.
He loves to go on dates like the movies, walks in the park, going out for dinner at a new restaurant, camping, and even things like mini golf are fun for him. He just likes to get out and do things.
He especially loves it if he can bring Riley on those dates.
Which is another thing, you should be a dog person if youā€™re going to make a relationship with him work. Riley is his #1 wingman and he brings him with him EVERYWHERE.
Thatā€™s actually how the two of you met.
You were eating lunch in a park, sitting on your little blanket when you heard some rustling behind you. You turned around and saw a huge German Sheppard sniffing around in your picnic basket.
At first, you were a little intimidated because you didnā€™t know whoā€™s dog it was, but then you saw a man running towards you and calling out for the dog. Youā€™d be lying if you said the man wasnā€™t incredibly handsome.
He apologized as he leashed the dog again, explaining to you how the dog had gotten off his leash while he went to the restroom and how he must have smelled the peanut butter in your sandwiches. The next thing you knew, you were both exchanging laughs and phone numbers.
Hesh is such a supportive boyfriend. Heā€™s the first to tell you how proud he is of you, and he encourages you to keep chasing after your goals.
Hes also amazing at providing comfort to you. After what heā€™s been through, he knows how tough life can be. But heā€™ll never judge you for anything youā€™re upset about. Whether that be a sad animal video you found online, or something more serious like losing a job or failing an important college class. Heā€™s there to give you a hug and tell you that itā€™s okay, that there are always other options and ways to fix it.
Do NOT let this man into a kitchen for anything that requires more than 5 ingredients. It will either end in the house almost burning down or a mess all over the entire kitchen. Boy cannot cook to save his life.
Somehow Riley got a long stripe of frosting down his tail in the process of him trying to make cupcakes for your anniversary.
Speaking of anniversaries, he doesnā€™t forget any of the important dates you guys have. He remembers your birthday, your anniversary, your plans for Valentineā€™s Day, and he even remembers your family members birthdays.
Heā€™s definitely the type of guy to treat your father with respect and charm your mother.
ā€œI see where ____ gets their good looks from!ā€ When your mother laughs, he raises an eyebrow. ā€œI actually meant him.ā€ And he points at your father. Your mother laughed even harder and your father shook his head at you. You just rolled your eyes and smiled, knowing how much of a goof your man was.
Now onto the dirty stuffā€¦
Hesh is a passionate lover, he takes his time with you in the bedroom and would never make you feel bad if there was something that you didnā€™t want to do.
The second he sees discomfort in your face he immediately stops and checks in on you. When you confirm youā€™re okay he kisses you on the forehead and slowly starts up again.
When heā€™s really in the groove of things heā€™ll have his hands by your sides as heā€™s pumping in and out of you at a steady pace, letting out grunts and huffs as his eyes take in your gorgeous body under him.
He loves to play with your breasts, rolling your nipple between his thumb and index, and sucking on the other. He sometimes bites down a little as well, cheeky bastard.
Heā€™s a little too shy to ask you for it, but heā€™d love it if you sat on his face. Especially if youā€™re on the thicker side. Suffocate this man, please.
Speaking of, his favorite positions would be missionary, against the wall, or even lotus. He just loves to see your face, he loves to see your expression as heā€™s pleasuring you. He does like to tease you a little, so he imitates the faces you make just to see you get flustered. This always makes him chuckle a little.
Heā€™s not one to be super serious in the bedroom. Heā€™ll tease you a little just to see you blush and laugh. He sees this as a way to break down walls, make things easier to work around.
Heā€™s not against shower sex, and you often have to fight him off of you before you get ready for work because heā€™s always wanting to shower with you (he almost always makes you late when he does).
Heā€™s a pretty decent size, heā€™s about 6 inches long with a slight upward curve. Heā€™s girthy as hell too. His balls are truly impressive though. Theyā€™re very full and tight, and theyā€™re the keys to getting him off fast.
Heā€™s hairy, but he tends to manscape pretty often. Lots on his chest, arms, and legs. He has a nice happy trail and he knows you love it, so he loves to stretch in front of you.
Heā€™s also very strong, and he loves to flex in front of you and hold you up whenever he can.
Okie thatā€™s all I have for today, requests are still open so lmk if you want me to write :) šŸ’Œ
Edit: I didnā€™t add my frickin tag list šŸ˜­šŸ˜­
My b yaā€™ll and lmk if you wanna be added to it šŸ™šŸ™
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Stolen from @keegansshark because this is a stupid funny ass meme.
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