Aversion - Simon ''Ghost'' Riley x Reader

Chapter 32

[Y/N]

The way he says my name, I can immediately tell he didn't expect me to actually show up.
His voice is like I remember, rougher than in the past, slightly deeper. It aged along with him.

Of Course I've seen him when I was under Vince's control, but the Vine really made my memory distorted. This really is the first time I can really register him after I left my team.

His emerald green eyes meet mine. I expected there to be warmth, like when we met, a familiarity.

Instead, it's an icy cold stare which sends shivers down my spine.

I barely recognize this person.

''You're okay.'' He says slowly, his voice carrying a sense of relief.

''Not thanks to you.'' I snarl as I shift in my chair.
''What happened to you?'' I mutter out, the disbelief and anger evident in my voice.

I feel Soap move behind me. I hold my hand up to him without turning around.

A sign that this will be the only personal question I will ask.

Night stays quiet for a little bit, but then the corners of his mouth turn slightly upwards as he looks me right in my eyes.

''I grew up, y/n.''

''Really? So growing up means turning on your team?'' I spit at him, my eyes narrowed.

''Look who's talking..'' Night claps back without hesitation.

The air shifts, becoming immensely thick.

My anger flares up immediately, as I grit my teeth.

''What did you say!?'' I hiss.

Night turns his chin up. I can finally see his full face without the hair strands covering his eyes. His sharp jawline showing a light stubble, along with some scars.

His gaze focuses on my eyes only. He seems calm, calculated.

''You're the one who left us.. you're the one who broke us apart...'' He says as a sly smirk forms on his face.

I snap. Immediately jolting forward. But Soap is quicker as he holds me back, his big arm over my chest.

''YOU ALMOST KILLED SARAH! AND YOU DARE TO BLAME ME!?''

''Y/n!'' Soap yells in my ear as I start to pant out of anger.

''He is riling you up. Keep the heid, Lass..''

I push him away from me, taking a few deep breaths to calm myself down a bit.

Night snickers a bit at the scene as he shakes his head. ''Fiery as ever..''

''You.'' Soap's voice is calm and stern as he turns to look at Night.

''Watch your tone or I will lock you up in the walk-in freezer.'' He warns.

Soap then turns back to me, seeing my shoulders rise and fall rapidly.

''Only about the incident, y/n. We made a deal.'' He reminds me sternly, furrowing his eyebrows.

I scoff, but then nod as I try to get back to my wits.

Soap seems satisfied as he takes back his position, leaning against the wall as he watches our conversation.

I am still shaking in anger, staring daggers at Night as I sit back in the chair. He doesn't back down, as he stares right back at me.

When I feel myself calm down a bit, I continue.