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Pictured above, from left to right: Gabriel Reyes, Ana Amari, Jack Morrison.
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[Commander Morrison's Point Of View]
My sleep was forcefully interrupted with a loud buzzing, the noise jarring my mind from the peaceful dream I was having. I slowly opened my eyes, looking to my left, [Y/N]'s face bombarding my sight. Her lips were lifted into a small smile, her eyes gently shut while her hair rested around her face. I chuckled to myself and turned off my alarm, careful not to wake her up. I'm sure she wouldn't appreciate me waking her up this early.
Sitting up, I slowly climbed over her, and made my way to the bathroom, stopping at my dresser to grab my pants and black shirt. I twisted the bathroom door handle quietly, looking back toward the bed, making sure she hadn't woken up. She still lay there peacefully, smiling. I sighed in relief and shut the door behind me, turning on the hot water.
I couldn't help but think about deploying her on this mission. Of course, we'd be overcounted, and Reyes may not be too happy about that, but I can't help but wonder why I didn't deploy her. Why I hadn't put her in the lineup. I know I don't want her to get hurt, but personal feelings shouldn't be taken into account when sorting out the line up. And the idea of her being hurt by not being put in the lineup? That had never crossed my mind.
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I opened the bathroom door quietly, still drying my hair off with my towel. My eyes made their way across the room, scanning the bed for her. She wasn't laying there anymore, though. Where has she gone?
As I questioned myself, I heard muffled voices outside of my door, a female and male. Stepping closer to the door, I pulled it open quickly, in fear of [Y/N] being in an uncomfortable situation. Looking just in front of me, she stood there, having a conversation with Genji, Alex standing by his side. She had on my blue sweatshirt and some spandex, her hair gently resting around her face. Alex bore a black hoodie with the Blackwatch logo on the back, and some black jeans. Typical kid. Genji had on the same hoodie, yet a pair of light bleached jeans.
Genji stopped mid sentence, turning to face me.
"Good morning, Commander." He formally stated, nodding his head at me.
Alex and [Y/N] turned to face me as well, Alex's face lighting up with terror.
"Morning Genji, Alex, [Y/N]. Is there any reason you've come to my quarters?" I questioned, throwing my towel on my bed.
Looking to my left, [Y/N] stepped toward Alex a bit, giving me room to step out. It took all my will power to not wrap my arms around her, drag her into my room, and please her the last few hours we had left before leaving. Does she want our relationship to be public?
A thickly accented Japanese voice interrupted my thoughts, speaking confidently,"Actually, yes. I was inquiring if [Y/N] wanted to spar with me once I got back. I've been teaching her a thing or two about close range weapons while sparring." He looked at her, raising his eyebrows.
I turned my gaze toward Alex, raising one eyebrow,"What about you, kid?"
He spoke timidly, coming off a slightly confident,"Figured I could come down with Genji since I'm packed, and we're boarding together."
I eyed the kid before turning to Genji, smiling lightly at him. How he puts up with an apprentice like Alex, I'll never know. I'd only trained three recruits within my time as a soldier on the team, and I couldn't stand any of them. Then again, I only have a soft spot for certain people, and I've learned to never trust anyone.
My gaze flickered from her face to Alex's, and stayed on his once I saw where his eyes were. He swept his gaze over her body, and not just briefly, he was clearly staring. I furrowed my brows as Genji continued talking to her, all the while Alex practically eye-fucking her. I watched his eyes flicker to her neck, then to her legs, as she had only put spandex on. It was obvious he'd spotted the many hickeys I left on her neck and legs, his gaze flickering from me back to her. Do I blame him for staring? No. But should he be more of a gentleman? Hell yes.
"Promise I've been practicing Genji. How else will I become as good as you at close range fighting? I know-"
I cut her off, growing more frustrated as Alex never took his gaze off of her,"A shame that I need to talk to [Y/N] before we leave. I'd like to spend my last couple of hours here with her."
Alex jumped from the tone of authority in my voice, it was clear that I was growing frustrated. He averted his gaze toward the ground, Genji nodding at me. They both turned and began to walk away, speaking now to each other.
She looked confused as she stepped inside of my room, her arms folded in front of her as I closed the door.
She spoke softly,"What's wrong?"
I sighed and locked the door, turning to face her,"nothing, why do you ask?"
She rolled her eyes and walked toward me, placing her palms flat on my chest,"you sounded irritated. Did I do something?"
I frowned at her and wrapped my arms around her back, pulling her close,"not at all," I sighed.
Looking down, I saw her eyes staring back at me, covered in a glaze of worry.
"Then what is it?" She questioned again.
I decided it'd be better to answer her than to leave her wondering, so I spoke,"The kid was staring at you, and I don't mean a quick stare. I mean he was looking you up and down."
Her cheeks flushed pink and she spoke,"Alex? I don't know if he was staring..." her gaze shifted toward the floor, her cheeks still pink.
"I watched him check you out. That shit bothers me," I paused and gently put a hand on her chin, lifting it upward, locking eyes with her,"it just bothers me that he thinks it's alright to check you out, when you're mine."
Her cheeks flushed a deeper shade of pink, her eyes flickering between my eyes and my hand, which was resting on her chin. I stood still as I watched her, a bit confused, before she stopped her flickering gaze on my eyes. The way her eyes were glazed in a haze of fear was enough to make me step backward, and let go of her. What had I done wrong?
"I-Jack?" She spoke softly, crossing her arms in front of her.
I didn't know what to say at first. This was the first time I'd seen fear in her eyes for a while. I never wanted her to experience the emotion ever again. And yet here she was, staring at me, her eyes filled to the brim with fear.
"You looked afraid..." was all I could manage, feeling almost light headed.
She approached me slowly, wrapping her arms around me, before resting her head against my chest. I stood still, not knowing what to do. Had I just scared her?
"It wasn't you." She sighed, rubbing my fingers up and down my spine.
I wrapped my arms around her, laying my chin on the top of her head. Hearing this made me think. Was it what I did? What I said? It had to have been both. As my mind was racing, she spoke quietly.
"I'm sorry. Just reminded me of him." Her voice was frail.
I shook my head and slowly rocked her back and forth,"Don't apologize."
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A soft giggle entered my ears as I pressed a gentle kiss to her neck, wrapping my arms around her,"Jack,"
I smiled and pulled back, observing her. We'd been sitting on my bed, layers of blankets covering us, watching Netflix. She was getting sleepy at this point, her cheeks flushed pink, her eyes closing every now and then. I nudged closer to her, wrapping my arms around her once more. She smiled and opened her eyes, looking at me.
I spoke softly, rocking her back and forth,"Don't fall asleep on me sweetheart,"
She yawned, snuggling closer to me,"I'm not trying to, it's just hard not to with a heater snuggling up to me," she giggled.
I smiled at her words, happy to know I kept her warm and made her feel safe. My hands found their way down to hers, and I lightly gripped them. She returned the grasp, leaning backward onto me.
"As much as I'd love to snuggle up to you and fall asleep, I have to leave in three hours," I sighed.
A soft sigh entered my ears as she turned to face me, bringing her soft fingertips up to trace my cheek.
"Three hours?" She frowned.
My face flushed pink as she traced my cheek, her eyes flickering from mine to my lips,"mhm."
She leaned forward slowly, her lips sliding into mine, connecting like a puzzle piece. Pulling back, her eyes locked with mine, and she smiled sweetly.
She spoke softly, her fingers still lingering on my jaw line,"You wanna go get breakfast before you leave?"
I nodded slowly, I was quite fond of the idea, and it'd be nice to gather everyone up early. She swiftly pulled the blankets off of herself, standing up out of the bed. She was still in my blue hoodie, her hair pulled up into a loose pony tail. Glancing around the room, she found the shorts she'd had on laying on my dresser, and made her way over to it. I couldn't help but stare at her as she walked, my eyes floating from her lightly tussled hair, to the cute lacy panties she bore. Several pink and purple love-bites were scattered across her legs and her neck, visions of the night before flashing through my mind. I groaned quietly at the sight and ran my fingers through my hair, causing her to turn around. Her face was flushed pink, her eyes glazed over with a strong emotion.
"What was that about?" She giggled, slipping the tight gym shorts on.
"You..." I sighed, standing up and making my way toward her. I embraced her, wrapping my arms around her frame, resting my chin on her head, and slowly rocking back and forth.
"You're just so cute..." I smiled and looked in the mirror that was in front of us.
There I stood, wearing my black turtle neck and black pants, my arms wrapped around her. Her face was pink, and she bore a bright smile. The way she seemed genuinely happy made me smile.
"I think we look good together." I stated plainly.
She nodded her head, pushing her weight back against me,"I agree,"
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Walking into the common quarters of the base, I clasped my hand in [Y/N]'s, scanning the room. Mako and Jamison sat together at a table, laughing about something. Hana, Angela, and Fareeha sat with Ana, and it seemed as if they were deep in conversation. Turning to my right, Gabriel sat with the Blackwatch squad that had been deployed, consisting of Genji, Jesse, Lily, and Alex. Gabriel's gaze grew darker as he looked [Y/N] and I up and down, stopping at our clasped hands. Alex turned his head and only rolled his eyes, taking a bite of his pastry. Ignoring them, I strolled over to the table where Angela sat, figuring Jamison and Mako would like to sit alone. Their gazes lit up as we sat down, their conversation stopping momentarily.
Angela was the first to speak, her voice soft, yet loud,"Good morning, Commander Morrison."
I smiled at her before replying,"Morning Angela, Hana, Fareeha, Ana,"
Looking to my left, it was obvious that [Y/N] was looking at what they were eating, a hungry look on her soft face. I nudged her gently with my hand, looking at her,"I'll go get breakfast. What do you want?" I spoke softly.
"Surprise me," she chuckled and wrapped her arms around me, embracing me just before I stood up and ruffled my fingers through her hair.
Making my way toward the breakfast table, a thickly accented voice entered my ears, stopping me,"Jack, a minute please?"
I turned to my left, watching Gabe motion me toward the circular table he sat at, the Blackwatch squad staring at me. I shrugged and walked over toward him, not bothering to sit down.
"What is it, Reyes?"
He sighed, glaring at the table in which [Y/N] sat at.
"She coming?" He asked harshly, poking his fork at the salad he was eating.
I sighed and spoke with authority, not willing to be humiliated in front of Blackwatch,"We've already discussed that she's not coming. Due to recent events, it's only safe to let her stay here."
He dropped his fork in his salad, standing up and facing me. His voice dropped an octave, his chest against mine.
His gaze was icy as he grit his teeth,"Then why the hell is she down in the commons before deployment?"
Usually I'm not too hot-headed. But the fact that he felt as if he were in control of her struck me the wrong way.
"I don't recall stating that a subordinate wasn't allowed in the commons before deployment. Perhaps she just wants to share breakfast with her friends in the organization and speak to them before they leave. Anything else, hard ass?" I smirked, cocking my head to the side.
I watched his jaw tense, as if he were ready to yell.
"I suppose that may be the case. Was just curious." He said through grit teeth, sitting back down.
I smiled swiftly at the Blackwatch crew before making my way toward the breakfast table once again. I knew it had to hurt Reyes to sit down after my remark, and not yell at me. Gabriel hated being portrayed as weak, yet he knew he had to keep it professional. I chuckled to myself as I grabbed a plate for [Y/N], chalking it down in my head. Morrison-1, Reyes-0.

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