A/N: Since I'm working on 4 different fics at once. I'm gonna try to have a chapter up at least every week. I'm sorry it's short. Hope you enjoy!

Roach couldn't stop laughing. Out of everything, Ghost was going to miss his beloved ACR the most. Roach found it comical.

"Mate. It's not that funny. You can stop laughing now." Ghost glared at Roach when he wouldn't stop laughing. Roach tried to calm himself down before he started crying on the spot.

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry. It's just funny, that's all." He was still on the cusp of laughing again. Ghost just shook his head and walked away. Roach sat down in the observation box to watch what his boyfriend does best. Boyfriend. Roach smirked when he thought of that word. The infamous Simon "Ghost" Riley is his boyfriend. Roach couldn't be happier. Ghost's injury's didn't seem to affect his abilities on the course. He still held the record for best time, even while injured. Roach was a little envious with how good Ghost is. He tried to beat his score more than once and failed each time. He decided it would be best just to try and break his own record. Eventually he did.

Once Ghost was done, he walked back into the armory to put back the ACR. Roach met him outside the room. He leaned on the wall with his hands in his pockets. There's not much to do now. There were about a handful maybe more left of the 141. Thanks to Shepherd and the shadow company. Ghost walked out of the armory and saw Roach leaning against the wall. "Fancy seeing you here."

Roach gave Ghost a little shove for his sarcastic remark. "Shut up."

They started to walk around the base, since there was nothing better to do. They wouldn't be aloud to go back to Roach's place until Soap and Price would be back. If they come back. That thought crossed Roach's mind more than once since they've left. "Do you think they'll make it back?"

"Soap and Price?" Roach nodded. They left a week ago and they still weren't back. It could be a number of things why they haven't, but it still made Roach worry.

"They'll be fine. Shepherd's probably being his usual wanker self and running away. We should be out there with them." Ghost stated. A tint of anger in his voice.

"Yeah. You're probably right." Ghost wanted to go after Shepherd ever since he woke up in the infirmary. Soap insisted Ghost should stay here and heal. The only reason he obeyed the order was because of Roach.

"We're both not fit for active duty, remember?"

"Bollocks. Fucking Shepherd. He's lucky Soap and Price are after him. If it was me, I would make him suffer." Roach just hummed his answer. He wanted to be out there too. To help catch the bastard. Ghost never trusted Shepherd. He was partially grateful Shepherd recruited him after the incident with his family, but he never fully trusted him. A man who doesn't care about his troops is no man to be trusted. Shepherd would have murdered anyone and everyone if it kept him safe.

They ended up outside. Roach kicked at a rock that was by his feet and looked around. This place used to be busy, you could see a person everywhere you turned, along with tanks and armored vehicles being moved, even the occasional helicopter. Now it was basically a ghost town. Night was fast approaching, with it being too dark to see much of anything, they went back inside.

"You hungry?" Roach asked as he clenched his growling stomach. He didn't realize how hungry he was until he smelled whatever the other person was cooking.

"Yeah. Food sounds good." The closer they got to the kitchen, the more prominent the smell became. It only made Roach's stomach growl more. Entering the kitchen, they spotted Chemo.

"That smells good. What'd you make?" Roach asked while he grabbed the loaf of bread.

"Chicken parm." Chemo simply stated. With that, he left the kitchen, leaving Ghost and Roach alone. Roach was too hungry to cook anything, so he decided to make a turkey sandwich. With him being to immersed in making his sandwich, he never noticed Ghost was staring at him. When he went back to the refrigerator to grab the lettuce he finally noticed.

"Why...why are you staring at me?" Ghost let a small laugh escape his lips, walking over to stand in front of Roach.

"You're just cute to watch, that's all." Roach could feel his cheeks heat up. He tried to hide the red tint, he knew he failed when he heard Ghost laugh again.

"Come here." Ghost grabbed the front of Roach's shirt and pulled him in for a kiss...The first kiss in hours. Roach missed the contact. He missed his lips on Ghost's. He pulled away after sometime. Ghost giving him a look.

"We can continue this later. Food now." Roach said while walking back to the table to finish making his sandwich. Ghost let out a disappointing sigh and walked over to make one himself. Once he was done, he waited patiently for Ghost to finish making his. With all the ingredients back in their respectable places, they went back into the rec-room. Sitting on the couch, Roach took no time in shoving the sandwich in his mouth. A satisfied moan leaving his him.

"Is this how it's going to be living with you?" Ghost asked after a bite. Roach waited to finish the bite in his mouth before answering.

"Yes. You agreed to it so." Roach shrugged, taking another bite. Ghost didn't say anything, he did agree to it. He'd take Roach and his love for food over being alone any day. It wasn't long after when Roach started complaining about a stomach ache. He was sprawled out of the couch groaning and clutching his stomach.

"You wouldn't have a stomach ache if you didn't scarf down that sandwich in less than 30 seconds and did the same to the other 2 you made." said Ghost. Roach stopped his groaning to glare at him.

"It's not my fault, I was hungry...God I haven't felt this full since I was a teenager." Roach was always good with eating in moderation when he was working. When he was on leave, that was a different story.

"It's not your fault, huh? Did your legs involuntarily walk you back to the kitchen to make another sandwich?" said Ghost who let out an amused laugh. He looked at the mess of a boyfriend he had and shook his head, turning his head back to the tv to resume what he was watching.

"Shut up you bastard" mumbled Roach. Ghost returned his attention back to Roach, he arched an eyebrow, but before he could say anything, Chemo busted into the room. Roach and Ghost gave him a bewildered look.

"Guys come here." was all Chemo said before leaving. Roach and Ghost got up off the coach and headed in Chemo's direction. Chemo didn't say anything, he just them follow him. Coming to the infirmary Roach spotted what Chemo got them for. Sitting on one of beds getting looked at was Soap, Price sat in a chair next to him. It didn't look like they were injured too badly, which is good. Roach let out a relieved sigh. He was happy to know his friends were alive. He walked into the room to see how they were. Soap and Price glanced over to the door when they heard it open.

"You know, I'm happy you guys are alive..but could you have at least radioed us or something. I was worried." Roach crossed his arms and stared at Soap.

"Sorry mate. Radio got broken when we attacked shadow company." said Soap. Roach nodded. He looked over Soap trying to asses his injury's.

"What's the damage. It doesn't look like you guy's got too injured?" asked Roach. He glanced over to Price, who was lighting a cigar. Roach shook his head and let out a chuckle. Leave it to Price to light a cigar in the infirmary.

"Just a bunch of scraps and bruises for the most part. I got stabbed by Shepherd, luckily Price showed up just in time." said Soap. He lifted his shirt to show Roach. It was in his lower abdomen. He flinched when he saw it. It brought back what happened 3 weeks ago.

"What about you?" asked Roach. Price hasn't said a word since he's came in.

"He's fine mate. Just angry." said Soap. He glanced over to Price than back to Roach.

"Don't you bloody say anything Soap." Hissed Price after a moment. Roach raised an eyebrow, something happened. But what? Roach wondered. Soap laughed and told them anyways.

"Shepherd got the upper hand when Price came to my rescue. I ended up having to save his arse."

Roach turned to Price, who shot him a warning look. "Well it looks like you bested him since you're still here." said Roach. He was hoping that would help, but Price just scoff at the comment. Better to leave him alone until he cools down.

"I'll leave you guys alone now. Have a nice night!" Roach left the room. He realized Ghost wasn't with him. Was Ghost even in the room with him, now that he thinks of it, no he wasn't. The first place he'd check was their room. Opening the door he spotted who he was looking for. Ghost was on the bed reading a book. Roach closed the door behind him and sat on the edge of the bed. Ghost didn't say anything, just kept his attention to his book, but Roach could tell there was something wrong by the atmosphere in the room.

"You okay?" asked Roach. Ghost sighed and but down his book.

"Everything's fine, why?" said Ghost. Roach hoped Ghost would open up more with his feeling when they move in together. Even though Ghost has opened up more since the incident, he was still closed off a little. Bad habits are hard to break sometime.

"No it's not. Talk to me." said Roach. He covered Ghost's hand with his own. Ghost moved his hand from Roach's and got off the bed. Roach watched every move. Ghost leaned over the desk and took a deep breath.

"I can't go in there." mumbled Ghost. Roach got off the bed and went to his side. He put his hand on his back, hoping the gestured would help ease what he was going through.

"Why not?" asked Roach. Ghost turned to Roach and gave him a small smile.

"It brings me back to when you were there." said Ghost. Of course, why didn't he think of that. Those memory's of seeing Roach in the infirmary right after the incident were still fresh in his mind. Roach did his best to push those memory's as far away as possible.

"I can't lose you Gary." Those words were barely above a whisper but Roach heard them. Roach cupped the side of Ghost's face, Ghost leaned into the touch.

"You're not going to lose me Simon. Never have, never will." Roach leaned over to kiss Ghost. That seemed to be the right push. Ghost broke the kiss and smiled at him. Taking his hand and pulling onto the bed. Roach moved so his back was against the wall, leaving enough room for Ghost to lay down. Once Ghost was settled, Roach scooted over so his head was resting on his chest.

Roach smiled to himself. He was cuddling in bed with the man he loves and his friends are alive. Now the only thing left to do is tell Soap and Price about their retirement plan. In his eyes the future was looking promising.