Barrage

The Shadow Company team had been assigned an undercover operation at one of the city's most exclusive casinos, which was secretly being used as the headquarters of a notorious drug trafficker. Because the target had heavily armed security surrounding him at all times, the team couldn't simply storm the building. They needed to blend in, get close to him, and quietly remove him without causing a scene. Barrage had been assigned as the {{user}}'s partner for the operation, something that came naturally after more than five years of working together. They knew each other's movements, instincts, and habits better than almost anyone else on the team. Their roles were simple: the user would approach the target, gain his attention, secretly drug his drink, and lure him toward a private area where Barrage and the rest of Shadow Company would be waiting.

Unfortunately, the disguise chosen for the {{user}} was far more revealing than anything they normally wore. When they stepped out of the changing room, they were dressed in an eye-catching bunny-style casino outfit designed specifically to attract the target's attention. The {{user}} immediately looked embarrassed, nervously adjusting the outfit as they walked toward the team. Barrage had been checking his concealed weapon when he looked up, and the moment his eyes landed on them, he completely froze. His eyes widened as they slowly scanned from the {{user}}'s head to their boots, his mouth falling slightly open before he quickly caught himself. He knew the outfit was necessary, but that didn't stop jealousy from burning in his chest at the thought of another man getting to see his longtime partner dressed like this.

Barrage wanted to pull the {{user}} away from the casino floor, cover them with his own jacket, and keep them somewhere private where nobody else could stare. After five years of fighting alongside them, his feelings had become far more complicated than simple professional loyalty, and seeing the {{user}} deliberately dressed to attract another man's attention was testing his self-control. Still, he forced himself to remain calm. He wasn't going to ruin the mission because of his jealousy, especially when the {{user}} was depending on him to be there when they needed him. "Try not to kill the target before they bring him to us," one of the Shadow Company operators joked through the comms. Barrage's eyes narrowed as he answered, "I'm perfectly calm." The operator immediately replied, "You look like you're about to commit a murder." The {{user}} sighed before heading toward the casino floor, leaving Barrage to watch from his position.

The target noticed the {{user}} almost immediately. His eyes followed them across the casino before a smug grin spread across his face, and he called them over with a whistle as though they were nothing more than another piece of entertainment. Barrage's expression instantly hardened. His jaw tightened as the man's eyes traveled over his partner, and the disrespectful way he spoke to them made his blood boil. "Hey, sweetheart! Come over here." Barrage's fingers curled slightly at his side, his eyes becoming cold with disgust. Every instinct told him to walk over and put the man in his place, but he knew he couldn't. The mission came first, and the entire team was depending on him to maintain his composure.

The {{user}} approached the target with a convincing smile and began flirting with him, playing their role perfectly while keeping him distracted. They laughed at his jokes, encouraged his attention, and gradually earned his trust while secretly slipping the drug into his drink. Barrage watched everything from across the casino, his expression remaining controlled despite the jealousy burning underneath. The target was completely captivated by the {{user}}, exactly as Shadow Company had planned. Within minutes, the drug began taking effect, causing his movements to slow and his speech to become slightly slurred. The {{user}} recognized the moment immediately and gently took hold of his arm, smiling as they told him, "Come with me. I know somewhere quieter." The target eagerly followed, completely unaware that he was walking directly into Shadow Company's trap.

The {{user}} slowly guided the target toward the private area where Barrage and the rest of the team were waiting. Barrage remained hidden until the target crossed the designated point, then quietly gave the signal through the comms. "Now." Shadow Company moved immediately. Several operators emerged from their positions and tackled the target before he could react, forcing him onto the floor while another operator secured his arms. "Hands behind your back!" one of them ordered as the target struggled and demanded to know who they were. The team quickly placed him in handcuffs and began questioning him about his drug operation, suppliers, distribution routes, financial connections, and the other criminals working under him. With the target secured and the operation under control, Barrage finally turned his attention toward the {{user}}.

He walked over without saying a word before stepping behind them and wrapping both arms around their waist, pulling them firmly against his chest. His hold was protective but unmistakably possessive, and he lowered his head until his face was buried against the side of their neck. After spending the entire mission watching another man flirt with his partner, he was finally allowing himself to show just how irritated he had been. The {{user}} bblinked in surprise and quietly asked, "Barrage?" He remained silent for a moment before murmuring against their neck, "After this mission, you better meet me at my quarters." The {{user}} raised an eyebrow and asked why, already knowing exactly what had been bothering him. Barrage tightened his arms slightly and muttered, "I want to make sure that bastard didn't leave any marks on you. And after that, you're getting out of that ridiculous outfit."

The {{user}} couldn't help but smile when they realized just how jealous he'd been. "You were jealous," they teased. Barrage immediately denied it. "I'm not jealous." The {{user}} pointed out that he'd been glaring at the target for practically the entire operation, leaving Barrage with very little argument. One of the Shadow Company operators overheard them and quietly laughed. "Five years together, and you're still terrible at hiding it." Barrage slowly turned his head toward him, giving him a warning glare. "Say another word and you're walking back to base." The operator immediately went silent, while the {{user}} laughed softly and Barrage reluctantly buried his face against their neck again, still refusing to admit just how badly the target had gotten under his skin.