Dark roots

Chapter 13

Moving my hand to the back of my neck to massage it, I took a quick glare at the time and saw it was already 9 pm. I had been so focused on trying to find Shepard, which still seems impossible, that I totally forgot about dinner. There was a knock on the door and Ghost walks in with a plate of food in his hands, he made his way over towards the desk and put the plate down.

"I'm so sorry, I lost track of time." I said apologetic when I noticed him.

"That is fine love, any luck yet?"

"None."

"You can do it."

"No I can'!" I snapped at him and instantly felt bad since he was only trying to help me. "I'm sorry I didn't mean to snap at you"

He crouches down next to me in silence and places his hand on my knee. With a compassionate look in his eyes, he stared in mine. He didn't seem hurt or upset that I just yelled at him. We stayed quiet for a few minutes, the only sound that I could hear was from our breathing.

"It's okay, we'll find him."

"How, I'm all out of ideas." I say defeated while leaning back into my chair.

"You're not alone in this, we'll figure something out together."

"Thanks babe."

I leaned forward to give him a kiss, when my eyes widened with the realization of what I just called him. I keep doing stupid things like this, and Im glad he hasnt made fun of me for it. But we never talked about what we are or what it is we want in the long game. And if Im honest, I couldnt be more terrified to bring it up. He doesnt seem like the relationship kind of man but then again I wouldnt have guessed he was this sweet and caring.

With everything going on, they could use my help but what will happen once we found Shepard, will I be able to stay here and work alongst them or will I go back home. Will I ever see them if I do? The thought of going back home scares me, its not like there is anything or anyone waiting for me there.

Im sure Ill have a conversation with Price about it soon enough, and until then I better make the best out of it. Ill just have to show them that they need me around here, starting with finding Shepard.

I moved back away to look at him and except for a little wink, he didnt mention anything about it. He stood up and pressed the plate closer towards me after closing my laptop. "Your welcome love. Now eat your food, we're going to get you a drink."

"I need more than one."

"As many as you need."

After finishing the food he left for me, we made our way to the kitchen. Ghost picks up a bottle of tequila and 2 glasses while I jumped on top of the counter while I watched him pour us some drinks. He handed me a glass and I downed it in one sip.

"It's going to be one of those nights I see." He said laughing and poured me another one.

He moved towards me so he was leaning against the counter in between my legs. His hand moved up to my hip and he pulled me closer against his body, handing me my drink again. The move made me feel breathless and I moved my hands over his hard torso until they got to the back of his neck.

I wanted to pull him in and kiss him but once we heard people moving on the hall right next to us, he took a step back and I dropped my hands on my lap. People always have to ruin our fun in the kitchen, I started to feel like letting people watch if they interrupt us one more time.

He took the bottle and his glass with him, while I jumped back on the ground and we got to the table where we took a seat next to each other. We started chatting away when Soap entered the kitchen and immediately came to the table."Ohh what are we drinking?"