Simon "Ghost" Riley oneshots

The Safehouse

"You are my forever and always."

The halls of the school echoed with whispers and murmurs, students gossiping and stealing glances at you as you passed. Some were envious of your beauty and popularity, while others admired you from afar, too intimidated to approach. Among them, a few particularly jealous girls muttered to one another in hushed tones, their words laced with malice. "She's just too perfect, isn't she? Who does she think she is, walking around like she owns the place?"

It was your 20th birthday, and while you had plans to celebrate at home, your friends had prepared a small party in a secluded spot near the woods, wanting to mark the occasion with you after school. As the final bell rang, signaling the end of another school day, a flurry of excited chatter erupted in the hallway. A group of friends, led by the more devious ones, had made other plans.

They approached you, their smiles laced with mischief. "Hey, we have a surprise for you. Meet us in the secluded spot near the woods after school."

"What's the surprise, guys?" you asked, swaying your long blonde hair. Your blue eyes shone in the sunlight streaming through the hall windows. They always compared you to Brooke Shields at eighteen, calling you a doppelganger.

The group exchanged sly grins, their excitement barely contained. "You'll find out soon enough," one of them replied, trying to keep the secret. "Just make sure you're there, okay? It'll be worth it, trust us."

You nodded, curiosity piqued despite the unease gnawing at the edges of your mind. As you gathered your belongings and made your way out of the school, you couldn't help but feel the weight of the whispers and glances following you. The walk to the woods was filled with a mix of anticipation and trepidation. What kind of surprise awaited you there?

The secluded spot near the woods was serene, bathed in the golden light of the setting sun. Your friends were already there, their expressions a mixture of excitement and something else you couldn't quite place. Taking a deep breath, you stepped forward, ready to discover what lay in store on this milestone birthday.

Stood in a corner at the end of the thick woods was a safehouse. Lieutenant Ghost perched on his chair, eyes glued to his laptop as he waited for orders. A skull mask adorned his face, adding an intimidating edge to his already imposing presence. He was there on a covert operation, monitoring the area for any enemies as ordered.

Ghost's eyes scanned the screen, observing the surveillance feed of a group of students approaching the secluded spot near the woods. Recognizing them as high schoolers, his gaze lingered on the girl in the middle, her long blonde hair catching the light. His interest piqued.

The spot they aimed to reach was quite far from his lodge, but the surveillance cameras he had installed on trees provided a clear view. He watched intently, every movement on the screen a potential piece of the puzzle he was there to solve.

With the high schoolers now in direct view of the cameras, Ghost leaned closer, his eyes narrowing as he observed their interactions. From his perspective, their laughter and playful banter seemed innocuous enough, yet there was an underlying tension in the air that he couldn't quite pinpoint. The girl with the long blonde hair stood at the center of their group, her demeanor a mix of curiosity and unease. Ghost's instincts, honed by years of covert operations, told him that there was more to this gathering than met the eye.

"Guys, where are we going?" you asked nervously as they led you deeper into the jungle. You gulped, taking in the dense foliage and unfamiliar surroundings. "Where is the surprise? We're already so far in," you said, trying to keep the unease out of your voice.

Your friends exchanged knowing smiles. "You stay here; we'll bring the surprise to you," two of the girls said before slipping away, leaving you alone with the two boys from the group. You watched them disappear into the thick underbrush, a growing sense of anxiety settling in.