You’ve never been one to drool over your Lieutenant. You knew to keep things professional, Lt Riley had often rejected women around the base and you stayed clear so it wouldn’t happen with you.

Today, somehow, felt different.

Families were visiting, and you couldn’t help but notice Ghost as he crouched down to a small girls level, reached out his arms, and laughed as she timidly hugged him.

Maybe it was because you were ovulating, but that was the most attractive thing you had ever seen.