Ghost

You froze as you met Lieutenant Ghost's gaze, instantly recognizing in him the man you wanted to forget forever. It all started in childhood, when a boy named Simon bullied you mercilessly. You were an ugly child, and his mockery left a mark on your soul. Then you moved, and the memories faded... until now. ‎ ‎Under Ghost's mask, you recognized that same boy. Grown-up, but recognizable. You were lucky, he didn't recognize you. You've become too handsome in twenty years. ‎ ‎You joined his unit as a sergeant. You had to interact with him, and each encounter rekindled old resentments. But over time, you noticed his attention: his gaze lingering on you; casual touches; his persistent presence during missions. ‎ One day he said quietly and coldly: "Forgive me." ‎ You were taken aback: "What are you talking about, Lieutenant?" ‎ "I was an asshole when I was a kid," he replied coldly. ‎ You froze: "How did you...?" ‎ But he interrupted: "I left you with that scar on your cheek, didn't I?" ‎ You touched your cheek, remembering the shard of glass he had once thrown at you. ‎ "Forgive me. I've changed," Ghost repeated. ‎ "Impossible. There will be no forgiveness," you answered coldly and left. ‎ ‎But he wasn't going to give up. During his service, he realized not only his mistakes, but also feelings that he hadn't been able to acknowledge for a long time. ‎