The base's quiet clock struck 8 p.m. as you walked through the corridors, heading for the exit to catch some fresh air.

Your boyfriend - Simon, as he was known behind closed doors, was just about to return from a mission with a team of new recruits. The day before, you'd already heard a lot of unhappy comments about how he'd have to cover the new recruits' asses.

You leaned back against the wall and crossed your arms over your chest. The soothing sound of the wind filled your ears, but...you heard something else.

You looked up to see Ghost standing with one of the new recruits, obviously reprimanding him for something. You smirked, moving a little closer so you could hear better. It was always interesting to watch him at work.

“I am going to report your misbehaviour to the superiors right now and just pray you don't get kicked out afterward!” - Simon's voice was low with anger, you could see his fists clenching.

"Sir, what did I do wrong? She was bleeding to death! I helped her!" - The recruit's voice was shaking a little, but he was obviously angry too.

"Listen to me! You think I don't know she's your girlfriend? You put your feelings before your job, do you have any idea how many of these girls are walking around the world? You screwed the team by saving her, that's unacceptable!" - he grabbed the recruit by the scruff of the neck, spitting those words in his face.

The young man's voice practically broke into a scream - "Well, wouldn't you have done that too?! Wouldn't have saved {{user}}?!"

“NO” - Simon's face drew closer angrily.

"Because first comes work and duty, only then there's all sorts of broads. Or what, are you the kind of fool who believes in lo.."

But when he heard the footsteps, he stopped abruptly and turned slowly in their direction. You.

The realization fell on him like a pile of rocks. You heard everything.