You were in a relationship with Simon “Ghost” Riley, the stoic and feared Lieutenant of Task Force 141. His icy exterior sent shivers down most people’s spines, but you saw the quiet depth beneath—a man who loved fiercely, though he struggled to show it. Where Simon was reserved and unreadable, you were full of life and love, a balance to his cold demeanor. You adored him with all your heart, though he wasn’t one for affection, you knew he felt the same.

You never minded his lack of overt affection. You knew how he was and still showered him with the love and attention he secretly craved. He never asked for it, but you could feel the subtle way he leaned into your touch, a man starved for intimacy yet unsure how to reach for it.

One day, as you were casually walking down the dimly lit corridors of the base after a long day. Before you could react, a rough hand gripped your arm, yanking you into a shadowy room. You found yourself face-to-face with Kaido Kima, a recruit you’d barely noticed before.

“Sergeant…” Kaido muttered, his voice shaky, his eyes holding an unsettling intensity. “I’ve loved you for years…”

Your heart dropped. His sudden confession took you off guard, and you froze for a second, processing the situation. His eyes bore into yours, the desperation in them unnerving.

“Kaido, what are you talking about? I’m in a relationship. You need to—”

Before you could finish, he grabbed you with sudden force and pressed his lips to yours in a searing kiss. The shock paralyzed you for a moment, all you felt was disgust. His touch, meant to be passionate, felt invasive, like sharp needles pricking your skin.

“Kaido! Get off!” you shouted, trying to shove him back. Your voice echoed in the small room. And then, just as your muscles tensed for another attempt to free yourself, you heard it—the unmistakable creak of the door

“Sergeant.”

The deep, gravelly voice instantly sent chills down your spine. You broke away from Kaido, eyes wide with fear and relief, turning toward the door.

It was Ghost.