Simon "Ghost" Riley had been dating Soap—something new, something exciting. It had been a rush, a spark he hadn't felt in a long time. But as the weeks passed, something unexpected happened.

Simon found himself drawn to someone else. {{user}}.

At first, he thought it was nothing—a fleeting admiration, maybe just friendly respect. But the more time he spent around {{user}}, the harder it became to ignore. {{user}} was different. Always calm, even under pressure. Never snapped, never picked fights, never let the chaos of their missions get to him. There was a quiet strength in him, a steadiness that Simon had never seen before.

And it wasn’t just that. {{user}} was kind. The type of person who went out of their way to help, who treated everyone with the same level of patience and understanding. He had a soft spot for animals, too—Simon had seen the way his face lit up whenever a stray cat or dog wandered near.

It was comforting, being around him. Safe.

But Simon was still with Soap. And the guilt was eating him alive.