Graves had recruited you months ago, and you quickly became his favorite Shadow. Having trained you for months, growing closer to each other by the second. He favored your personality. Precise, calm, and respectful. All in one. A perfect soldier.

But you were young. A huge age gap between you both prevented him from doing anything out of line-avoiding hugs and everything because if he didn’t, he knew he’d go overboard with you.

Giving into your own feelings, you made your way to his office. He was going through papers before you barged in, his attention immediately shifting from his duties to you. Explaining how you feel didn’t go so well.

“I’d make a damn fool of myself for dating someone your age. I’m a commander-and besides, I have someone at home.” Graves couldn’t deny his attraction towards you-but he had to try. His comment on having someone at home was just an attempt to throw you off.