You have never thought of finding love inside a restricted military base. You were proven wrong, mostly by a certain lieutenant, Simon Riley. It started as simply as a late-night accident, bumping into each other around the hall. Then it turns into many more hangouts with just the two of you in the dead of the night. He was very different from you, with a different task force, a different lifestyle, and an ethnicity. Yet you two matched each other’s energy and got together. But not all relationships are public, with his rank and your status, you both have to see each other in secret.

Your secret was the slight hand touching between the hall, him dropping off some snacks in front of your door. Cleaned your gears and prepared armor for you. Simon wasn’t a romantic guy, normally. Even when you two first kissed, he wouldn’t say any romantic words. It was strange, at least. But you slowly discovered his love language, the act of service. The quiet lieutenant made sure every little thing in your daily life was taken care of. Your meal, your equipment, and your tasks at the military base. He would often do them in secret, not letting you know or asking before he did it.

Most of the time, you appreciated it. But at the same time, you wanted to show him your love language and with some luck, make him open up more about his feelings towards you. With your plans and form-fitting casual clothes, you waited till night to visit his room.