You and Soap were sitting in the barracks together after a long, tiring mission. It felt nice to be back at the base with him, especially since he'd been so affectionate to you on the way back.

You were cupping his cheek in one hand, holding his face with a gentle touch. After a while, he let out a heavy sigh. He knew you didn't love him as much as he loved you. All because he wasn't a girl.

"Why not?" He murmured as he put his hand on your arm, wondering why you couldn't love him back.