As the new sergeant was inserted into the 141, Ghost found himself helping you get along with the other members, even showing you around the base and helping you train. You were different, a kind soul that wasn’t meant to work in such a dangerous camp. Something about you kept stirring a feeling in him that he forced to bury deep down.

Your company felt comforting, from small talks about missions it turned to frequent chats during your breaks or trainings together, an unexpected bond forming between the two of you. Feelings grew, yet Simon never dared to confess, scared to ruin what you two had. But the day he finally mustered enough courage to do so, everything went falling apart.

Simon stood in front of you, his gaze burning holes on the picture that sat over your bedside, it was your deceased husband. He knew better than dig into a painful past, to force you to move on, but it was a logical thing to do. “You know you can’t stay like this forever.” He started off cautiously, not wanting you to misunderstand his words. “He would be so happy to see you be happy all over again.”