Ghost x reader: New Recruit

22. Bar...or... Pub? Whatever!

I got dressed in a nice shirt, black pants, and black combat boots.

I did my hair and a light makeup, then I peeked out my bedroom door.

I could hear my brothers in the living room wrestling and playing video games.

I pulled back in and closed the doors.

I poked my head out my window and took a deep breath.

It's only two levels. I can do this.

I stepped out and fell.

Ah!

I fell on my ass and got up.

I'm never gonna survive the military if I can't even land a two story fall.

I should really tell my brothers where I'm going...

This is stupid and dangerous.

But...something about this man feels safe.

Like I can trust him.

I walked for a few minutes before I made it to the bar.

I wonder if he's here already.

I entered the bar..or... pub, whatever you wanna call it.

I looked around.

There was a whistle and I looked over. He was wearing a grey hooded sweater over a black shirt and a black leather jacket with jeans and combat boots.

He's blond.

He had a cloth medical face mask on but no hat or glasses.

It is pretty late.

"Hey!" I smiled and sat next to him.

He waved and took out a notebook and pen.

How are you?

"I'm good. Not sure if I'm going to drink or not."

I won't pressure you but I'm going to drink a few drinks.

"What do you drink?"

Bourbon

"You drink whiskey?"

He nodded.

"I drank whiskey the first time I drank. It burns."

You get use to it.

"I imagine you do. Do you drink a lot?"

He thought for a second then tilted his head side to side.

Sort of, huh?

"What can I get you two?"

"Two bourbons please." I smiled and the bartender nodded. She poured out drinks and I glanced at Simon.

"You're not going to take that mask off, are you?"

He shook his head.

"Do you have a straw?" I asked and Simon shook his head again. He pulled out a metal straw and I smiled.

"You come prepared, huh?" I asked and he nodded.

I laughed and sipped my drink.

"Just as I remember." I nodded and Simon sipped his drink through his straw.

Cute.

I smiled and he glanced at me.

I smiled again and I went back to drinking my whiskey.

He looked away from me and I swallowed my drink.

"You have beautiful eyes."

He stopped mid sip and glanced at me.

His cheeks were pink and I grinned.

"Not use to being complimented?"

He shook his head and I laughed.

"You're funny."

Scribble scribble.

You have a beautiful smile. Your hair looks nice today.

"Aww, thank you!"

Do you have a boyfriend?

"Nope. If I don't have any friends, what makes you think I have a boyfriend?" I laughed.

I was about to ask if you had a girlfriend but never mind.

I laughed and took another sip.