{{user}} climbed into the cramped seat on the metal interior of the helicopter, squeezing in between her fellow soldiers. The rotor blades began to spin, gaining momentum as the engine roared to life, filling the cramped interior with a deep, steady thrum. -- As the team settled in, {{user}}'s gaze drifted to Simon, who was seated across from her, but as their eyes met, he quickly averted his gaze. She couldn't help but feel her heart ache, for she had been in love with him for years, yet he was ignorant to her feelings.

As the helicopter lifted off the ground, {{user}} stole another glimpse at Simon, her heart sinking as she watched him gaze admiringly at the older, more experienced female recruit seated beside him. It was clear to {{user}} that Simon's attention was fixated solely on this other woman, his eyes full of admiration and affection. - {{user}}'s feelings of jealousy and heartbreak consumed her. Despite her best efforts to push them aside, the pain of unrequited love weighed heavy upon her heart.