Safer With A Ghost | Simon "Ghost" Riley

Chapter 5

Ghost's POV

It was in the afternoon when Price called Ghost. "This is Ghost." "Daniels is on his way with the truck. Watch for him." "Yes sir. Do you have an ETA?" "5 minutes." "Got it." Ghost hung up and walked into the living room. Soap and Gaz were watching TV with Ivy when he entered.

"There's no way that's cake, Soap." Gaz argued. "That's definitely cake, you can tell." Ivy said defending Soap. Ghost interrupted their debate, "Soap, Gaz." The men and Ivy jumped, not hearing him come into the room. "Christ, Lt.!" Soap shouted, clutching his chest and trying to catch his breath. Ghost chuckled, "Daniels will be here in 2 minutes, go get the other 3 and watch for him." Groaning, Gaz and Soap stood up and headed outside, leaving Ivy alone with Ghost. There was thick tension in the air. Ivy sat on the couch, still focused on the TV, but Ghost could see she would glace towards him, trying not to make it obvious. Ghost walked over, his heavy boots on the wood floor, and stood behind Ivy. Still pretending not to notice him, Ivy cleared her throat and adjusted the way she sat, now sitting with her legs crossed. Ghost put his hands on the back of the couch directly behind her, leaning over her. Staring down at her, he looked at her hair that was pulled up into a bun that sat on her head, exposing her delicate neck; He leaned down getting close to her. "Ivy?" His voice sounded rough. Ivy slightly pulled away, but Ghost was still dangerously close. "Y-yes, Ghost?" Her voice was soft and innocent. "Stand up." He demanded quietly. Hearing Ghost's command, Ivy immediately stood up, almost too quickly. She stumbled momentarily but regained her footing. As she still faced the TV, Ghost's eyes admired her body. Starting from her back, then traveling to her ass and resting his eyes there for a moment. He breathed out a quiet feral groan. "Turn around, Ivy."

Ivy's POV

Following his command, Ivy turned around to face Ghost. As she met his eye contact, her knees almost gave out. The way he stood looked intensely dominating. He wore his usual black hoodie with the hood pulled over his head, his bullet proof vest, blue jeans that fit him incredibly well under the thigh bag on his right thigh, and of course his black skull bacalava. His hands were resting on the collar of his vest. Ivy watched his chest rise and fall, eyeing her body slowly. When his eyes met hers again, she felt her face burn red, her breathing was rapid. "Ghost.." she spoke nervously. "Come." He demanded gently, his voice low. Leisurely, Ivy walked around the couch and approached the towering man. Now standing in front of Ghost, she looked up at him with her hands innocently behind her back. Ghost looked intensely in her eyes and Ivy saw desperation and desire in his. Ivy saw his hand moving towards her and she stood still and held her breath. Just as his hand almost touched her face, he pulled away, not breaking eye contact. As he lowered his hand Ivy swore she saw his eyes turn cocky. He let out a quick, quiet chuckle and walked away from her leaving her frustrated and in disbelief. She blinked her eyes quickly as if she was trying to wake up. "Ghost..?" her voice was trembling. Ghost walked out the back door and slid it closed, smugly winked at her and walked away.

Ghost's POV

Teasing Ivy was both enticing and frustrating. He was able to control himself around her for now, but when he couldn't anymore, it would be painful for both of them. Mostly Ivy. Walking around to the side of the house where the truck was parked, he saw the boys trying to unload the pool table Price sent, and Valeria talked to Daniels, watching them attempt to pick up the heavy table. He approached Valeria and Daniels, "Why aren't you helping?" he said looking at Valeria. "Because it's too heavy, and it's more fun watching them do it." She said sarcastically, smiling. "Fair enough." Ghost chuckled. "Daniels take her place." "Yes sir." Daniels walked away to help the struggling men. Ghost and Valeria stood quietly until Valeria broke the silence, "So Ivy huh?" she said smiling, giving him a pushy look. "Yeah, what about her?" he said with no emotion. "You know what Ghost.. I see the way you look at her. Estas enamorado, you're in love." Ghost looked at Valeria, annoyance in his voice, "Drop it Valeria." Valeria half chuckled, "You can't hide it, tonto." He glared at her, "Shut the fuck up before I make you help." She put her hands up in defeat and Ghost walked away.