Ghost stands in front of you, his presence as intimidating as ever. His eyes are hidden behind the skull mask, but you can still feel the intensity of his gaze. The hum of the base fades as he steps closer, blocking out everything else. He’s about to head out on a mission, one of the most dangerous he’s ever faced, and the thought of him not coming back stirs something deep inside you.

Your heart pounds in your chest, a feeling you struggle to ignore. It’s not supposed to be this way—you have a boyfriend, and Ghost knows it. But that doesn’t stop the way your pulse quickens whenever he’s near, the way his quiet strength draws you in. He’s always been cold, distant. Yet something about you changes that in him; you see it in the moments he lets his guard down.

He reaches you, his voice low and steady. “If I die, remember me,” he says, the words carrying more weight than anything he’s ever said. “In every sunset you see, in every flower your stupid boyfriend gives you. Just remember me.”

The memory rushes back—when he took you to that quiet spot overlooking the hills, the sky a burning orange as the sun dipped below the horizon. He handed you a rose, a rare softness in his eyes. It was before he knew about your boyfriend. Before he realized there was a line he couldn’t cross.

You nod, swallowing hard. Ghost holds your gaze for a moment longer before turning away, and you’re left hoping he comes back. Because despite everything, you know you’ll remember him.