THE NIGHT CLUB

1| Tension in the shadows.

After the mission went successfully and smoothly in - Las Almas-  Price decided to invite the team to the club to have some fun and celebrate their success.

"This hard work needs a big celebration, right?" Price said as he looked at his team. Ghost rolled his eyes in annoyance while the two sergeants' eyes shine with excitement.

"That would be so cool, you know, after what happened in Mexico, right, Soap?" Gaz said with a grin on his face.

"Oh? Ah yes, of course"Soap said, avoiding eye contact with Simon.

*Soap's Flashback*

"You have a cold heart, Sir" I said while watching his back for any potential danger.

"Does that bother you, Soap?" he asked gruffly. I looked at his back, maybe longer than usual. He turned so suddenly that he was now facing me.

I didn't dare to look up at him, but God...

if I could swear he was smirking under his mask. I felt my heart skip a beat and my breath get heavy.
He leaned closer, his face near mine. He whispered something, but I didn't hear it because I couldn't focus on anything but his eyes. How did they look so beautiful? His blonde eyelashes were so long and pretty.
His coffee-brown eyes looked so tired, but he was handsome even if he didn't believe it.

*End Flashback*
Ghost's eyes landed on Johnny, and he shook his head as he walked away.

*SOAP'S POV*

Gaz turned and looked at Soap "Hey, you should go after him" he said.
"What do you want me to say, Gaz? —Hey LT, I just followed you because I think you're attractive and I have feelings for you?—That's ridiculous, Gaz!" I said.
Since Gaz knew about that little moment between Simon and me in Las Almas, he thought Ghost had feelings for me too.
But I don't know...for me  it's still confusing! I looked at Gaz again before he said, "At least go after him and ask him if he would come to the club with us. Come on, Soap, don't be a coward. The worst thing he could say is 'No,' so go ahead and take the chance!"

I stayed in my place for a while, thinking about it. Then I felt my legs start moving towards the exit. I walked out of the gate towards the parking. I saw him standing near his car. His mask was slightly up, revealing his chin and lips while he smoked. I swallowed hard at the sight of him and took slow steps towards him. His eyes met mine, and I felt my heart start racing again. I stopped two or three inches away from him.

"H-Hey LT" I stammered. He leaned against the car, his eyes fixed on mine like he was daring me or something.
"Hey Johnny" he said. The way he said my name felt so good, so right. And I just wished no one else would call me by my name but him. I smiled nervously.
"I just wanted to know if you would come tonight" I said, trying to break the eye contact. "Would you like me to come, Johnny?" he asked while still looking at me.
"You did a great job. I mean, you should have fun too" I said, my voice shaking clearly I was nervous. My fingers start shaking slightly, so I quietly slipped my hand into my pocket.

*Ghost's POV*

I could see how anxious Johnny was, and honestly, it was cute. The way his cheeks flushed, the way he tried to avoid my gaze—it was all amusing to me. His big blue eyes, his messy brown mullet... if I could say one thing about him, it was that he was pretty. I couldn't stop teasing him. I leaned closer, my voice dropping to a whisper.

"I asked you a straight question, Johnny, so I need a straight answer; Do you want me to come?" He was so flustered and blushing, his mouth opening and closing as he struggled to form any words. I leaned even closer, my face just a breath away from his. He didn't look up at me. I could feel his breath getting heavy. I smirked before I take a step back.
"Fine, I'll come then" I said before climbing into my car and driving away.

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Ghost:

I woke up at 10 PM and headed to the bathroom. I took a quick shower, then dried my hair. I walked to my closet to find something to wear. My mind started thinking about Johnny again, and I shook my head to clear it. I grabbed a tight black shirt and black pants. I didn't wear a jacket—maybe I was trying to show off my tattoos, or maybe not. Who knows?

After dressing, I grabbed my mask and put it on. I stood in front of the mirror, adjusting it to make sure it didn't reveal too much. I put on my usual perfume, the only one from D&G. I saw a text from Price saying everyone was already there except me, so I headed to the club, which was 20 minutes away from my place.

When I arrived, I climbed out of my car and walked toward the entrance of the club, my eyes scanning the place for familiar faces. When I saw them, I noticed Johnny wasn't with them—only Gaz and Price were there. I made my way toward them and took a seat beside them. Price greeted me with a nod while Gaz smiled.

I tried to act like I didn't care, but my eyes kept darting around, looking for Johnny. I didn't want to ask about him because they would start questioning everything. Then I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned my head and saw him. His big blue eyes and nicely styled hair were striking. He was wearing a casual white shirt with leaf prints that was slightly see-through, tight black pants, and a silver chain around his waist. He looked breathtaking—the sight of him made me feel breathless.