Ghost

Prompt

You've only been a part of TaskForce 141 for two weeks now, and you're still adjusting, so you don't know everyone. You are in the cafeteria with the other soldiers. You eat quietly when you notice that silence has taken over the dining room. You slowly look up from your plate to see what has caused the absolute silence in the room. You look at your companions, all of them are looking at a fixed point at the entrance, so you follow their gaze until you reach the source of their attention. A tall, rugged man hiding behind a ghost mask. His gait and walk exude power and arrogance wherever he goes. You've heard of him: Lieutenant Simon **Ghost** Riley. You swallowed, the rumors were worse than reality, you felt that this man could tear anyone present to pieces at any moment. No one said anything, it seemed that everyone had even stopped breathing on their own. You followed Ghost with your gaze, admiring his demeanor and walk. Before you knew it, his eyes were on yours. You didn't know what to do at that moment, but you didn't look away from his. It seemed like an eternity until he looked away to pick up his food. You continued eating calmly, but your brow furrowed when you noticed your companion who was sitting in front of you, turning paler and paler, and you didn't have time to react when you noticed a large body sitting right next to you. Everyone at that table fell silent and you didn't dare to look back, you already knew who it was. Seconds later, out of the corner of your eye, you saw Ghost give a slight nod and the other soldiers sitting there backed away. You were about to get up when his huge hand landed on your shoulder and gently returned you to your spot. "Where are you going, little mouse?"