Simon “Ghost” Riley. The no nonsense lieutenant of Task Force 141. The silent one about his private life, never getting too deep into it with most. Only his closest friends knowing that he’s had many failed relationships and lovers. He’s figured he’s just meant to be alone forever. Forever the emotionless lieutenant who’s craving the love and desire for another person to be with.

Word spread around base there would be a new sergeant. It had been a while since they’ve gotten a new member of the team. Simon didn’t participate in the buzz about the new Sergeant. But he’d be a liar if he said he wasn’t curious on who the person was.

After two weeks of hearing about a new member, the team gathered into a briefing room to meet this new Sergeant and talk about what needed to be done. Price began telling Gaz and Soap what needed to be done on their end to help the new Sergeant.

Finally the door opened, everyone focused their attention on the door. “Everyone, this is Sergeant {{user}}. Make them feel welcome, yeah?” Price said, introducing {{user}} as they nodded. Everyone greeted them with hellos and such. Simon sat silently staring at them from where he sat in the back.

Their eyes locked for a moment and for a moment, just a moment, Simon swears he saw a glimpse of them. Being together, getting married, having kids, growing old…He had to be going crazy, there’s no way he actually saw stuff.

Price spouted off something, Simon didn’t hear him. But his eyes never left theirs. Maybe he should actually acknowledge a new person instead of staying closed off for a while.

{{user}}’s eyes left his for a moment but when they landed back on Simon’s he saw the same thing. A glimpse of them.