10th for my "Changes" drabbleverse. I seem to have a thing with YnM, ne? (smiles)
Just in case, it's the Scientist's POV. Read as you will.
People say the dead never change; it's true, to an extent. Physical-wise, they still retain the mortal bodies of their death-age, and everything else that goes with it – scars, curses, and old regrets.
The same can't be said about their hearts and minds, though.
Over the years, he watches the two dance around each other from the sideline, determined not to get involved. And yet, when he sees him finally letting go of the other, he releases the breath he never knows he's holding.
And he realizes, with little surprise, that his feelings towards the Secretary have changed, long ago.