Ghosts Broken Mask

8 - 'Piggy back'

The time was [12:47 p.m.], and training would start at 2 p.m.

You decided to stop by the cafeteria and see what was left over from lunch. Upon arriving, you found it pretty much empty as well as the food almost gone. You grabbed an apple and rubbed it on your gear as if polishing it, something you always did.

You left soon after, biting into the apple as you walked. You strolled along until you reached the back hallways, empty as usual. You didn't know what to do, so you found a wall and sat down against it. You turned your music up, letting your ears hear the heavenly art from your headphones.

You took another bite and closed your eyes, leaning your head against the wall. You had slept, and napped, and yet you still felt tired, exhausted even. Your headache had subsided, but you had a few injuries of yours ached. 'It wouldn't be so bad if I took a nap here,' You thought to yourself.

Music was something that helped you sleep. You could sleep anywhere if you tried. In the army, you had to get used to harsh sleeping conditions for missions. It wasn't exactly something that benefited you, considering you were always tired.

You took another bite of your apple, eyes closed as you chewed slowly. Your thoughts were nothing worrying, just reminding you about training. You wondered about your upcoming missions. Were they the ones you had to complete alone? Did they require traveling? Your thoughts weren't helping your situation.

You opened your eyes, blinking hard and shaking your head, grasping at small things to keep you awake. You sighed, lowering your head down as your hair curtained your face. You closed your eyes once more, telling yourself you wouldn't fall asleep.

Before you knew it, you were jolting yourself awake just to fall asleep again and repeat. Your head would drop, and you'd wake before doing it all over. You held the half-eaten apple in your hand as you listened to your music. 'No sleeping' You scolded yourself, checking your watch.

[1:02pm]

You sighed and slowly slid along the wall until you were on your side. You adjusted yourself into a comfortable position, holding the apple up in your vision and spinning it around. You let your hand drop to your side, holding the apple as you focused on the ceiling.

You fell asleep, counting the tiles that the ceiling was made of.

You woke up suddenly to someone nudging you. You sat up, a stray strand of hair in your mouth. Rubbing your eyes, you mumbled incoherently. You felt them nudge you again, and you looked up, seeing Ghost stare down at you.

You brushed the hair from your mouth and squinted, adjusting to the light. "I fell asleep, didn't I?" You said. Your headphones were down around your neck. They must've fallen off.

"Yep," Ghost said slowly, watching as you woke yourself up. You sighed and checked the time.

[2:57 pm] You had missed training. You looked up at Ghost again, mumbling "Sorry" he just nodded, his gaze stern.

"Get up." You did as told and got to your feet, smoothing your hair over with your hands. "We're still training," Ghost said, walking off. You followed behind him, jogging occasionally to keep up. You still didn't have boots on. "You waited for me?" You asked.

Ghost scoffed, "As if," You grunted, brushing your uniform down. "You didn't show up - they're all out there training, and you were sleeping," He said, walking through the doors as you followed through. 

"Yeah, sorry," you mumbled.

"Sorry doesn't cut it Sarge, You are expected to be there on time when you are told." Ghost's voice was serious, and his stride was professional. You nodded, even though he couldn't see you. You staggered across the path, trying not to step on any stray pebbles.