Aversion - Simon ''Ghost'' Riley x Reader

Chapter 3

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I don't know how I did it but my Lieutenant already hates me. The second I saw him standing in the office, his annoyed frown was almost tattooed on his face. It was so deep I could see it through his mask. He was pissed off.

I tried to ignore it, but once we walked through the hallway I couldn't keep my mouth shut.

Not that that got me anywhere, he basically brushed me off.

Normally I would've lashed out and asked him what the fuck his problem is.

But he is my superior, and I maybe should not make him even more upset within the first hour of meeting him.

My room is small. Like they split a classroom in half, placing a new wall in the middle. It has a slightly lighter color.

There is a bed, a dresser, and a couch.
''No bathroom?'' I ask half-jokingly as I sling my bag on my bed.

Ghost stares at the floor as he leans against my doorway. I now realize how tall he is as he can barely fit through it. He is also very muscular and broad, almost taking in the entire opening. I guess I can see why people would be intimidated by him. His exterior matches the rude personality, and then the skull mask fits like a cherry on top.

He scoffs at my question. ''No, princess. Only shared bathrooms in this base''

His tone is low and dripping with annoyance, calling me ''princess'' mockingly.

I've had enough as I furiously spin my head around.

''Okay, seriously. What the hell is your problem?'' I snap. Whoops, that didn't take long. But he is asking for it. ''You have been nothing but rude to me the second you laid eyes on me''

Ghost lets out an amused chuckle. ''I knew you couldn't handle being here''

''What is that supposed to mean?''

''If you can't stand being called names you gonna have a bloody hard time..''

His amused smirk fades. His eyes pierce through me.

''You know nothing about me,'' I say matching his tone. ''If you actually cared to read my file you wouldn't speak to me this way..'' I scoff at him as I shake my head. Emptying my bag onto my bed.

''Oh, but I did.''

His tone grows more cold, as he tries to intimidate me by walking slowly towards me. Stopping just as he reaches the end of my bed.

I stop sorting out my stuff to look at him as he towers over me.

The sly smirk returns as he brings his face closer to mine. I try not to show it, but it does make me gulp. He is massive compared to my own physique. I admit, that the intimidation is working. But I'd rather die than have him notice it.

I meet his gaze as to at least try to show I am very much not intimidated. But his eyes pierce right through me. It feels like minutes until he speaks again. His voice is low like a rumble.

''Just don't think your prestige means anything here..this is a whole different league.''

''You're underestimating me.'' I blurt out, not looking away.

He lets out a small chuckle. He seems somewhat amused by my back talk.

''Since I read your file I know I have way more experience than you. Not to mention I also outrank you.'' he scoffs.

I clench my hands into fists, as I grit my teeth.

''You're disrespecting my base by downplaying my prestige'' I growl. I feel myself getting more heated up, feeling the need to stand up for the people I hold so close to my heart.

One of them being literally close to my heart.

The locket feels cold on my chest as I take a step closer to Ghost. I look up to him, not backing down an inch.

''You have no idea what you're talking about, I don't care how many years you have spent in the field. The fact you speak to me like that shows me you have learned NOTHING''

I clench my jaw more as the words flow out. Staring into his eyes, furiously.

''Now GET OUT of my fucking room'' I hiss at him, my words dripping with venom.

Ghost doesn't even flinch, completely unfazed by my demeanor.

His stare remains cold, his mouth forms a straight line. But I see a slight twitch in his eyebrow as if he is trying to hold himself back from attacking or lashing out at me.

He lets out a low growl as he turns around, barging out of my room. Slamming it so hard behind him that the windows shake.

I exhale and I notice my breath comes out shaky. I'm completely overwhelmed as I feel my heart beating in my chest. I sit on the floor, my back towards my bed as I try to calm myself down. A cold sweat breaking out on my forehead. I don't know if a new panic attack is coming, or if the previous one I was able to suppress just comes back now six hundred times stronger. I hug my knees as I hyperventilate a bit.  Shaking as I embrace myself.

This was a mistake, a huge mistake. I should have never left my comrades, my home, my family...

I clench the locket with my hand. Four..I need you...I miss you so much right now. I need you to tell me all will be okay.

I feel the tears stream down my face, as I try to steady my breathing.

Please, come back to me.