Aversion - Simon ''Ghost'' Riley x Reader

Chapter 15

[Y/N]

After we arrived at the base, Ghost insisted on taking me to the med bay.

Turned out it was a good call, as I suffered from a concussion and bruised ribs.

So now I lay in a hospital bed, as I of course couldn't sleep.

Don't get me wrong, I am exhausted. Physically that is, but mentally I'm working overtime.

I'm still baffled, angry, confused at the sight of the man I now know as Vince.

But to me he will always be Four's killer.

He awakens an uncontrollable rage and sadness within me. The core of my being at this moment in time. I feel the urge to scream, to fight, to avenge my soulmate.

Soulmate.

I swallow. The room is dark, as only a few machines are softly buzzing. A small night light brings but a mere faint glow on my bed. The rain is still clattering against the window of this small room.

I can't help the fact that my thoughts trail towards Ghost. He was so angry at me for saving him. But, after waking up, knowing he was in danger, I couldn't bring myself to stay in the van with Soap. No matter how much Soap pleaded.

I cant have another partner die on me, not ever again.

Four would be so proud of me. That's all that matters. I don't care what Ghost thinks of my actions.

I..don't. Right?

I mean I guess we did share a little moment in the car. Atleast, that's what it felt like.

His blue greenish eyes locked on mine. His expression softening instantly.

Like his harsh exterior finally dropped completely, I was able to read him on the inside.

Or was it purely my imagination?

I sigh as I rest my head in my hand. If the blow didn't give me a concussion, I'm sure the amount of overthinking I'm doing right now would have given me one.

I guess I have to admit Ghost intrigues me. I've never met anyone like him, and his distant behavior draws me even more to him. Pretty toxic, I know.

I guess he challenges me. A challenge I have been needing, in a way.

I jolt out of my thoughts, as i hear a soft knock on the door.

Ghost?

I sit up in my bed as the door slowly opens. Soap peaks his head through the crack.

''I didn't wake ya, did i lass?'' He whispers.

I shake my head, letting out a soft chuckle. ''No, that's okay. I couldn't sleep''

''Can i come in?''

''Sure'' I smile softly as Soap carefully walks towards me, shutting the door behind him.

''How ya feeling?''

''I'm alright, they gave me the good painkillers'' I say half-jokingly.

Soap nods, as he sits on a chair next to my bed.

I look at him. His tired eyes meet mine as he smiles softly.

''What happened to the ballgown?'' He smirks.

''Laswell took it back. Or what was left of it'' I look at my white hospital dress. God, I can't wait to be back in my regular uniform again.

Soap nods.