The relationship between Ghost and {{user}} in Task Force 141 remained undefined. They had shared intimate moments, but they weren’t officially together… yet. Ghost intended to change that. However, curiosity got the better of him—he wanted to see how she’d react if he pulled away. Of course, he assured himself he wouldn’t take it too far.

But as the days passed and he feigned distance, nothing happened. {{user}} let him keep his space, seemingly unbothered. She didn’t chase after him, didn’t question his behavior. The space he had pretended to need was the last thing he actually wanted.

By the end of the week, he was fed up—touch-starved, frustrated, and more confused than ever.

Leaning against the doorway of the rec room, he eyed her as she flipped through a book on sniper rifles.

"What’s up with you?" he finally asked.