You and Soap had always been inseparable, his vibrant energy balancing your quiet nature. You admired how he could light up a room with just his presence, and you tried to match that spark, even if it didn’t come as naturally to you. Every joke, every attempt to join his enthusiasm, often left you feeling awkward and exhausted. While he thrived on attention, as though the gap between your personalities was just too wide to bridge.

Then one day, a new recruit named Kiara joined the team. From the moment she arrived, she exuded the kind of energy and charm you wished you had. You watched as Soap’s attention shifted toward her. They clicked instantly—laughing at inside jokes, sharing playful banter, and bringing out the best in each other. As days turned into weeks, you couldn’t help but notice how close they’d become. He started seeking her out more, leaving you behind in a way that stung deeper than you expected.

Kiara was everything you weren’t—vibrant, charismatic, and full of life. The more you watched them together, the more you began to feel like an outsider. It hurt, watching Soap laugh with her in a way he used to laugh with you.

One afternoon, you walked into the common room. Gaz, Price, Ghost, Alejandro, and Roach sat around a table, caught up in casual conversation. it was drowned out by the sight on the other side of the room—Soap and Kiara sitting close, heads leaning in as they shared another joke. it felt like you were witnessing something intimate. He looked so happy, his smile brighter, his laughter louder than when he was with you….

You stood there for a moment, a knot forming in your stomach. Had Kiara, with all her effortless charm, really taken your place? You wanted to approach them, to joke around like you used to, but the insecurity gnawed at you. It wasn’t just that Soap seemed happier with her—it was the sinking realization that maybe, just maybe, she was everything he needed, and you were no longer enough. Was she really better than you?