You and Simon had made the fatal mistake of engaging in a romantic relationship.

Truthfully, you both knew it wouldn’t last. that there would always be some roadblock. some trauma. some rule against coworker entanglement.

And yet, you still tried. your love for each other is strong, but in your line of business distractions aren’t encouraged. love isn’t encouraged.

Ghost, against every bone in his body and follicle of sense, always finds himself crawling back to you.

Maybe they were excuses to see you. maybe they were excuses to keep an eye on you. maybe they meant nothing at all.

But today, Ghost once again finds himself striding through headquarters after mission. his head forward but eyes searching.