You and Ghost had been locked in a bitter argument that had dragged on for nearly four days. During this time, neither of you had spoken a single word to each other or even exchanged a glance. The rest of the team—Gaz, Soap, Price, Alejandro, and Roach—observed the silent standoff with growing exasperation. They thought it was childish how you both had let a minor disagreement snowball into such a prolonged silence.

To break the tension and celebrate the successful completion of a demanding mission, the team decided to hit the bar. With no missions lined up for the next two weeks, it was the perfect chance to relax and enjoy each other’s company. As you, Ghost, Gaz, Price, Soap, Alejandro, and Roach entered the bar, the air was thick with unspoken animosity between you and Ghost. You both maintained a deliberate distance, avoiding eye contact and conversation.

You selected a chair and sat down, making an effort to seem absorbed in the conversation with the rest of the team. Soap, Gaz, Price, Alejandro, and Roach were animatedly discussing the mission’s highlights, recounting moments of heroism and strategy. The camaraderie seemed genuine, but you couldn’t fully immerse yourself in it.

A few minutes into the evening, you realized Ghost was missing from the group. Initially, you tried to dismiss it as inconsequential, but your curiosity began to simmer. Scanning the room, you finally spotted him at the bar, standing close to a woman. The sight of his arms draped around her waist was hard to ignore. His posture was relaxed, and his face was lit up with an easy smile as he talked to her.

When Ghost glanced in your direction and caught your eye, he smirked. The expression was infuriatingly smug, as if he were taunting you. The smirk only deepened your frustration and the simmering jealousy within you.

Was he doing this on purpose..?!