He knows it’s against the rules to date your sergeant, enough to get him fired or send you away. For this reason, he’s kept his feelings tucked away, denies them and forces himself to stay away from you. And anyway, why would you want someone jaded and cold like him? You're opposites to say the least, both in personality and fighting style.

It’s just his luck when you’re both the last ones left in the training room, and you ask to spar again. How could he ever say no to you? He likes the way your eyes shine as you win, or how you don't lose concentration when you struggle. In the end, you beat him by one, certainly not due to his mind being other places.

“Lots of improvement from the last time, I’ll tell you that much.” Krauser comments, eyes wandering as you take a sip of your water.