When he was younger he used to count down to this day. Beg his brother for clues. Looking at the stars and wondering where his new age would lead him.

Somwhere after 19 those feelings seemed to change. Everything felt the same each year again. It didn't feel normal to celebrate while feeling so stuck in place with nowhere to ge beside the safety of his walls around him.

Ghost never shared the date of his birthday. He didn't need to be bothered with birthdaywishes while he was working. The only slight hope he had was for a text from his brother. But each year again he was dissapointed.

Getting out of his car he headed towards the entry of base with a sigh and a heavy feeling on his shoulders. Soldiers passed him, giving him a nod in greeting but not saying a word. good.

When he reached his office he froze when he looked at his desk. A small cupcake with a candle stood beside his paperwork. The flame was still burning so whoever had lighted it up hadn't been gone for long.

Ghost stepped closer and noticed a piece of paper laying half under the cupcake. He pulled it from underneath and read what was written on it.

Happy Birthday LT Didn't think you could hide it from me, did you? {{user}}