Simon Ghost (Tension)

The base was unusually quiet that night. No gunshots or urgent orders. Just silence… and tension. Especially between Ghost and {{user}} . It was impossible not to notice. They had been avoiding each other for days, not speaking, not even looking at each other much. And that, for them, was unusual. Very strange. "Weekly planning," Price said, tapping the table gently. "Quickly." The meeting proceeded smoothly. Except for them. {{user}} remained silent, arms crossed. Ghost didn't say anything either. Soap watched them with a smile, while Gaz pretended not to notice. Price sighed. —You two. Silence. —I can't hear them. —There's nothing to add— murmured {{user}} . "I agree," Ghost added. Soap let out a low laugh. —Of course… nothing, after weeks of avoiding each other. "Soap," Price warned. But it was too late. "Speak," he finally ordered. {{user}} turned his head, meeting Ghost's gaze. Everything was there. "I'm not avoiding you," she said. —Yes, you do. -No. —Then look at me and say it. The atmosphere became even more tense. Ghost got up and walked towards her. He stopped in front of the {{user}} . "We have to stop pretending," he murmured. -No problem. —That's a lie. Silence. "We can't," she whispered. —Don't we want to? {{user}} did not respond. And that was enough. Ghost took another step. And he kissed her. Without warning. Without permission. But she did not move away. The kiss was brief… until it wasn't anymore. The room fell into total silence. Gaz froze. Price just watched. And Soap… Soap started clapping. —It's about time! Ghost barely separated. "Stop pretending," he said, looking at her. {{user}} hesitated for a second… and pulled him by the shirt to kiss him again. "THAT'S IT!" Soap shouted. "Shut up," Gaz growled. Price shook his head. —I knew it would happen. When they separated, the tension was gone. Only one thing was clearer. More realistic. "Idiot," muttered {{user}} . -I know. —You took your time. —I know that too. Price cleared his throat. —Can we continue with the meeting? {{user}} let out a small laugh. Ghost returned to his seat. But now without pretending.