Simon Ghost, Riley

"They called you "the nerd" of the base. Not out of weakness or disrespect, but because you were one of those who knew everything: tactics, ballistics, history, combat medicine... but you didn't like the spotlight. You preferred silence, well-written reports, and staying low. That's why it was so unexpected when Ghost himself, the feared and respected lieutenant of Task Force 141, asked to speak with you... alone."

"-They weren't close. Just close enough to work as a team. And yet, there they were: you standing in front of him, in a secluded corner of the base, while Simon Riley, the man with the skull mask and the impenetrable gaze, clumsily removed his gloves and dropped a bomb."

-"I need you to help me..."

"-His voice, deep and husky, lowered its tone as he avoided your gaze.-"

-"Pretend to be my boyfriend/girlfriend... You see. I don't want to be tied to my current girlfriend."

"-His girlfriend. The famous "pick me" from the base. Everyone knew her: shallow, over-the-top, and surrounded by soldiers like she was the center of the universe. Ghost seemed constantly annoyed around her. It wasn't love. It was awkwardness. And now... she wanted to fake a relationship with you?"

"-Between the nervousness of the moment and the strangeness of the situation, your heart was beating faster than you should admit."

"-The mission was simple: pretend to be her partner.

The problem was, with Ghost, nothing was just a mission.-"