T(H)RUST - Ghost x Reader

Chapter 42

The blonde man has an evil smirk across his lips when you meet his eyes. It sends cold shivers down your spine and you have to force yourself to smile, wanting to appear polite. There were so many things you didn't remember, but somehow, you could remember the feeling of his hands like it was yesterday. You try to focus on looking at Maya while she presents Adam to you and Ghost. Neither you, Ghost nor Adam mentions anything about having met before, but you know you'll have to talk to her about him at one point or another. Ghost hands over the bottle of champagne to Maya and she thanks for it. Someone calls for her across the room and Maya turns her head around quickly before looking back at you.

"Well, come on in, there's drinks in the kitchen." She says before she walks further into the apartment, with Adam's arm wrapped around her back.

When their backs are turned to you, you quickly look up at Ghost. His eyes give away how surprised he is at seeing Adam. You two exchange confused stares before you head into the apartment. Ghost keeps himself close behind you as you walk. Making your way through the hallway and into the living room, you see a lot of familiar faces. Some of them come up to you and say hi before asking how you were doing after getting shot. It seems like the news of your accident had made its way back to your home base and everyone that worked there. You and Ghost make your way to the kitchen where the volume of the music was a hint lower and you were able to talk. Grabbing a glass of champagne from a tray on the kitchen table, you turn to Ghost who's leaning against the counter with his arms crossed.

"What are the odds?" You sigh loudly before taking a sip of champagne. Ghost is staring down at the floor but before he speaks he looks up at you.

"Are you going to tell her?"

"About him and I? No. But I'll tell her he's no good."

Ghost nods slowly before looking toward the doorway when a girl walks in. You give her an awkward smile as she walks past you. The girl walks up to the counter Ghost is leaning against. There are a few plates with various types of bite-sized food and appetizers placed on the black stone countertop. She reaches for one of the snacks but moves unnecessarily close to Ghost. You see him step to the side, creating distance between him and the girl. Seemingly not getting his hint, the girl reaches for a plate even closer to him. The annoyance is clear in Ghost's eyes and he once again steps to the side and clears his throat. At this point, it seems like the girl doesn't care and she takes yet another step closer to him. That's when Ghost pushes off from the counter and goes to stand right next to you instead, wrapping his arm around your hip. As the girl turns around to look at you, she seems both a bit surprised and disappointed, but she finally understands and soon walks out of the kitchen.

He lets out a deep sigh before kissing the top of your head through the mask. The kiss makes the slight bit of irritation that has built up inside you wash off. He rubs his hand up and down along your hip. You take another sip from your champagne before grabbing a glass and handing it to Ghost. He raises his hand to reject the glass.

"Not tonight." Ghost's voice is low and he stretches his neck from left to right, seemingly trying to loosen up after having that girl try to get close to him. 

Soon Maya and Adam enter the kitchen. She stumbles a bit as she walks over to the counter. After grabbing one of the snacks, she walks up to you and grabs your hand. In the corner of your eye, you can see the way Ghost and Adam look at each other. The tension in the air is incredibly obvious, at least to everyone but Maya.

"You two have to come and dance with us!" She slurs. You're a bit hesitant, dancing is not necessarily something you are good at. After seeing your hesitant reaction she nags you a couple of times.

"Oh okay, one dance." You say, and she jumps in excitement. "But I have to tell you something first." 

"Ooh, what? A secret?" Maya asks, getting a bit closer to you. You look over at Ghost, nodding your head toward the doorway, and he understands immediately, giving your hip a pat before he heads out of the kitchen. Adam follows suit, but he gives you a dirty look behind Maya's back.