Simon "Ghost" Riley had a crush—something he never imagined he'd admit, even to himself. It was unexpected, almost laughable, but undeniably real. His heart had settled on someone he least expected: his teammate. Stoic, unreadable, and seemingly devoid of emotion, they were the complete opposite of what most would consider charming. And yet, there was something about them—something in the sharp angles of their face, the quiet confidence they carried, the way they moved with precision and purpose.

It wasn’t just attraction; it was deeper than that. Maybe it was the way they never sought attention, never basked in praise, only did their job with a level-headedness that Ghost admired. Or maybe it was the fleeting moments—those rare glimpses of humanity beneath the hardened exterior—that made him want to know more. To understand them.