-Gideon's POV-

Gideon was crazy about her.

Did she know? No and he'd rather keep it that way. He felt as though he was much too old for her and she probably fancied Mitchell just like all the other women.

Gideon didn't consider himself a bad looking man, he was just rugged. Maybe she likes rugged...

Gideon couldn't find it in him to speak to her about anything other than their missions or small talk. You're going to regret not telling her if she ends up getting a boyfriend. He shook his head and looked at her talking to Mitchell, smiling and laughing...it made him smile.

Had he ever made her smile like that? Probably not. He didn't smile much and he certainly didn't laugh much, but for some reason she brought it out of him.

"Something catch your eye, Captain? Or should I say someone?" Ilona whispers to him.

Ilona knew all about how he felt and she promised to keep it a secret but that didn't mean she wouldn't tease him. "Shut up, Ilona."

She laughs and says, "What are we all meeting here for today anyway? I'm tired." Gideon shrugs, "Fuck if I know."

As soon as he says that Irons walks in. "Good morning everyone," he says and everyone says it back. "You may be wondering why I called you all here, well, I'm about to show you. Specialist Ruin, please come in."

Everyone turns to the door and a man walks in. Not just any man, but someone who has been enhanced in some way, for lack of a better term. Gideon hears a gasp and "wow" and he looks at [y/n]. She's staring a him in what he hopes is shock.

"This is Donnie Walsh or as he likes to be called, Ruin. He is not a robot rather he is cybernetically augmented or enhanced..almost like Mitchell's arm but more," Irons continues.

"That is so fucking cool." Gideon hears her say to Mitchell.

"I'll let you all introduce yourselves. I have some business to attend to. Have a good day," Irons leaves and the room is silent, so silent Gideon can hear the whirring coming from that...man.

Mitchell stands first and walks over to Ruin. "Hi, I'm Mitchell," he holds out his real hand to shake. "Wow, that's powerful," he says while flexing his fingers after the handshake. Ilona goes up next then Gideon. [Y/N] looks too stunned to move.

As Gideon approaches he notices Ruin looking at something. He's looking at her. I don't think so, buddy...He clears his throat and Ruin looks at him, "Welcome. I'm Gideon...Captain," he adds quickly.

"Yeah, how's it goin?" Ruin says shaking his hand quickly.

[Y/N] finally stands and walks over, "Hello..I'm [y/n]. Its nice to meet you."

"You sure about that, sweetheart?" he says and she giggles.

"Well, I hope so."

"I'll try to live up to that expectation," Ruin says looking her right in the eye. Enough of this...

"Hey, you want to go get something to eat?" Gideon cuts in.

"Oh, um yeah. Would you like to come, Ruin?" she asks and Gideon groans inwardly. No. Just the way she says his name gives him a bad feeling in the pit of his stomach. Please say no.

"Nah, I'm good, but next time for sure," Ruin says shaking her hand again.

"Next time," she repeats before walking out. Gideon isn't far behind.

They meet up with Mitchell in the mess hall and find a table to eat at.

"Mitchell, what did you think of the new guy?" Gideon asks.

"He seems pretty cool. We have a little something in common," Mitchell says between bites.

"I don't know. He seems a bit full of himself, don't you think?" Gideon says.

"The man hardly talked. How can you tell if he's full of himself?"

"Just a feeling." He looks at her, she's quieter than usual. "What did you think, [y/n]?" She stops chewing and wipes her mouth. Stammering a little, "He, uh, he seemed nice. I don't really know him well enough yet...like he said.."

This was just what Gideon needed: another young guy coming in and taking all of her attention. She doesn't even know how you feel, you idiot. You can't be mad if she is attracted to another man.

Gideon sighs and stands, "I'm not as hungry as I thought I was. See you guys later." He walks out feeling like shit. "Fuck me," he says to no one in particular.

"Gideon!" He stops when he hears her calling his name. She runs up to him, "Are you okay? You left in a hurry back there." She gives him a concerned look and he just wants to snatch her up and kiss her.

No, I'm not okay. I want you...badly and I can't find a way to fucking tell you. Now this younger man has come along and...FUCK!

"Yes, I'm fine," Gideon says instead trying to give her a reassuring smile. Smiling back, she touches his arm, "Okay, well..if you ever need to talk about anything, I'm here. I know you probably see me as some young girl with no experience, but I'm good at listening."

"Thanks, I'll remember that." He watches as she makes her way back to the mess hall.

I gotta tell her, that's it.

-Your POV-

Gideon was acting so strange, especially after the new guy showed up.

Ruin. You'd be lying to yourself if you said you weren't immediately attracted to him. Was that what was bothering Gideon? No, couldn't be. You were his subordinate. However, you had been attracted to Gideon as soon as you two were introduced over a year ago.

You flirted and everything, but he just didn't seem interested. Of course not, he was a mature man probably in his forties and he probably wanted a woman closer to his age.

When you told Ilona about you little crush she just laughed.

There were times that you could swear you caught the captain staring at you, but those moments were always short lived.

You finally began to put it all out of your mind. Gideon didn't want you, it was time to be realistic.

It had been awhile since you had a boyfriend and had sex, maybe you were just desperate. You had dreamt of Gideon that way much more than you'd like to admit. You were so deep in thought that Mitchell had to shake you to snap you out of it.

"[Y/N]...is everything okay?" Mitchell asks concerned. You nod, "Yeah, just daydreaming as always."

"Alright, I'm going to take a nap. I'll see you later." Mitchell says.

"Cool..bye Mitchell."

-Ruin's POV-

There she is. He'd been looking for her ever since she left to get food with that Captain Gideon guy.

He turned down the invitation because he wanted her to himself even if it was for a little while.

When she looked at him, she was smiling then her face changed. I'm used to that. As he approached, he raised his hand in greeting and she smiled again. "Hey there. It's nice to see you again," she says genuinely.

"I've been looking for you," he says without preamble.

"For me? Why's that?"

"No reason. I just wanted to see you again," Ruin says waiting for her reaction. She giggles and blushes. "Maybe you can give me a tour some time. I still need to figure this place out."

She nods, "Of course..whenever you want."

He can tell she has a lot of questions and he doesn't blame her. "Do I scare you?" he asks.

"What?! No! Not at all. Its just my first time seeing someone like...like you," she says looking down.

"I'll take that as a compliment," Ruin says lightening the mood.

"Oh, please do. It's the coolest fucking thing ever." He laughs at her cursing and she looks at him. "What's so funny?"

"I just didn't see you as the type of girl with a potty mouth."

"Oh, you don't know me well enough...yet," she winks and its almost his undoing. Down boy.

"Are you going to give me a chance to get to know you better?" Ruin asks.

"Of course. If we're going to be working together I think we should know each other as well as possible."

"I agree." He wasn't going to say exactly what was on his mind. She stops in front of the barracks, "Well, this is me..."

"Right, so how about tomorrow after my work out we grab some breakfast and you can give me that tour," he says.

"It's a date," she says before walking away with a little bounce in her step.

Don't get yourself in trouble now, Donnie.