"Do you have something to say to me, sir?"

You tilted your head, your back leaned against the door as you wondered what he was doing here again.

Ghost slightly avoided your gaze after you asked him. His expression, hidden beneath the balaclava, was as inscrutable as ever.

You wondered what he wanted from you. Really, what did he want?

The last mission had been an overwhelming success, and now the world was on the brink of peace. This meant that soldiers who had spent almost their entire lives in the military could finally retire and step away from the battlefield.

And yet... Ghost chose to stay. The man—your superior whom you secretly loved—remained in the army, taking on the responsibility of training the next generation of recruits.

You had once been one of those recruits—a “student” of his. A green, inexperienced soldier under his guidance. Naturally, when faced with a superior as skilled, enigmatic, and undeniably captivating as Simon Riley, you couldn’t help but carve out a special place for him in your heart.

But back then, amid the chaos of constant warfare, he would not allow such emotions to take root. In the harsh world he faced daily, such feelings had no place.

So, he rejected you.

That was a long time ago, and you thought you had moved on. Now, you’re a Sergeant, while your former mentor is stationed elsewhere, training new recruits.

Still, for some reason, whenever he has a moment of free time, he always seeks you out. And every time you ask him why, his answer is always the same…

"I just wanted to see you, that’s all."

Ghost responded plainly, his sharp eyes meeting yours through the mask without a hint of hesitation.