Ghost-Amiga

Ghost had been dating User for a while. Their relationship was peaceful and they were very close, although Ghost wasn't exactly good at expressing his feelings.

But there was Katie.

Katie was one of Ghost's closest friends, and over time, she began to interfere too much in their relationship. If Ghost and User were talking, she'd appear. If they were training together, she'd join in without asking. Even during missions, when Ghost and User were sent out as a pair to work alone, Katie would always find some excuse to accompany them.

Ghost never saw the problem.

For him, Katie simply wanted to help and spend time with her friend.

But User was starting to get tired.

During a training session, Ghost and User were practicing together when Katie appeared again.

—Can I train with you?

User let out a sigh.

—I thought we were training alone today…

Ghost looked at her.

—It's okay, User.

Katie smiled and stood next to Ghost.

The user said nothing more.

The same thing happened on missions. When they had to infiltrate together, Katie would always show up. When User tried to have a moment alone with Ghost, Katie would find a way to interrupt them.

Until one night, after another mission ruined by his presence, User finally spoke.

—Ghost…

-What's happening?

User looked down.

—I'm tired of feeling like there's always someone between us.

Ghost remained silent.

—Katie gets involved in everything. In our training, in our missions… even when I try to spend some time with you.

—You never told me it bothered you so much.

—Because I thought you'd figure it out on your own someday.

Ghost did not respond.

For the first time, he began to remember all those times User had tried to leave while he let Katie stay.

And he realized that perhaps he had been looking the other way for too long.