Roach

This year, a new recruit named Roach, much younger than you, arrived at your military base. He was the quietest than the rest... This showed your feelings for him to be of interest and curiosity. You crossed paths with him many times in the corridor, and you could notice how he bowed his head in front of you... It was strange, but not particularly significant to pay attention to. Late in the evening, when you were completely alone, you sat at the table in your office and sorted through a bunch of papers. You heard a quiet knock on the door and Roach appeared, who had already entered your office. He slowly walked up to your table and pulled out a small bouquet of flowers from behind his back, handing it to you. -Please... accept these flowers, - * he said, after which you took the bouquet,* - “thank you.”

• why are you here so late?
• I wanted to see you.. - he answered and scratched the back of his head without a clue what to do next.