Uh. Oops didn't mean to leave this quite so long but here you go. Part 5 of this angst train. Ghost and Soap interact for the first time after retirement
A tiny part 4 to this from Ghost's pov now 👀
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He ISN'T.
At least that's what he tells himself until Simon enters the doors of the church wearing a dark green tuxedo.
But they don't interact.
"You alright?" Gaz asks, arm snaking around Soap's waist just before the ceremony.
"I am," Soap lies through his teeth, bright smile on his face. "I'm happy for you, mate. You deserve this."
And only then does that hollow feeling return
But his presence is almost oppressive and soon enough, Soap finds himself drinking more than his fair share of whatever whiskey they're serving.
"It wasn't fair to you, Soap," she says just as the doors close. He blinks at that, leaning against the wall as the elevator lurches