Another random thought that just came to mind… (that seems to be happening a lot lately)… enjoy.

Sitting on his bunk Roach scrunched his nose as he tried to hold back a sneeze as dust floated throughout the air. He returned his attention back to the Gameboy he had been sent, courtesy to a friend stationed in Germany. Across from him on the opposite bunk Meat sat typing away on his computer, absorbed in who knows what. Chemo was bunked on top of Meats bed reading a book that seemed to be absolutely boring considering the look of pure misery on his face. Roach looked back to Meat who had suddenly tensed. Roach raised an eyebrow as he continued to look from the screen back to Roach. After the fourth time Roach sighed.

"What could possibly be so interesting?"

"Uh…" Meat said dumbly. Chemo leaned over the bunk to see what he was looking at. He too glanced up at Roach and back down at the screen again. He whistled, "Damn, how old are you Roach?"

Gary furrowed his eyebrows but responded, "25, why? What are you looking at?"

Meat immediately slammed the top of his laptop down just before Roach could get a glance. Roach raised his hands in annoyance, "Ok fine. I don't care." And with that he sat back on his bed, ignoring the glances from his two friends.

Lunch…

Roach sat at the end of the table, stabbing at his food in annoyance as now Meat, Chemo, Toad, Archer, and Rocket all looked at Meats computer. He didn't get what could be so interesting and for whatever reason he couldn't see it had him bubbling with frustration. Ghost and Soap had noticed this by now and were getting curious themselves. Soap and Ghost looked at each other and had a mental contest over who would handle this probably soon to be drama. Ghost gave in and got up and made is way over to Gary.

"Hey bug, what's going on?"

Gary glanced up at his Lieutenant before stabbing at his food. "For reasons I cannot fathom they won't let me see what they're looking at."

Ghost glanced at the pout on the sergeant's face. He sighed.

"I'll see what's going on. Aye?"

Roach simply nodded as he watched Ghost walk over to the computer.

As Ghost got to the computer he pause suddenly as he saw what was on the screen. He shoved Meat out of his chair so he could get a better view. On the screen was a picture of Roach when he was about 23, posing in a rather seductive pose with nothing more than some briefs. "Rather low briefs" Ghost noted to himself. His eyes fallowed the patterns of Roach's abs as he flicked through the multiple pictures. He felt a sturring in his lower stomach. The feeling startled him, and as he tried to ignore the sudden feeling he barked out,"What the… where the bloody hell did you find this?"

"Meat found it." Toad chiped in.

Ghost moved his gaze to Meat who shuffled uncomfortably. "Well the military issued briefs are uncomfortable…" Ghost laughed suddenly, but was then caught off by an audible screech, then the sound of Meats laptop being slammed shut. Everybody turned around to see a beat red Roach, his cheeks crimson. At first there was an awkward silence then ever so softly Meat spoke.

"So… were they comfortable?"

With lips pursed in anger and embarrassment, Roach turned sharply on his heels and stomped out of the room. Ghost glared at Meat.

"Awww shite. I thought we sweeped and cleared all those…"(1) Soaps voice was heard from behind. Everyone glanced back at him who only shook his head. Ghost sighed.

"Nobody's gonna go after him are they." He looked up to see everyone shaking their head. He looked at Soap who nodded at him. His meaning was clear, he was one of Gary's best pals, and it should be him. "Well, I'd better go see how he's doing." Ghost stood up and walked away, though by the time he got to Roach's door he had absolutely no idea what to say. He knocked softly on the door.

"Piss off!"

Ghost raised an eyebrow. "Is that really any way to talk to a superior mate?" After a long pause he heard some shuffling before the door creaked open.

"If you're here to tease me get it out." Roach said while looking down at his feet.

Ghost smiled behind his mask, even though Roach couldn't see it. "I didn't come to tease, now let me in?" he said softly. For a moment Roach didn't move, but slowly his eyes shifted upward, then slowly he nodded. As he opened the door a little more and moved out of the way, Ghost slipped in the room and gently closed the door behind him. He watched as Roach slowly trudged over to his bed and plopped down on the edge, throwing his head into his hands, his body hunched. Ghost fallowed and sat next to him.

"I just want you to know I'm not gonna judge you over something like that."

Roach shrugged. "I was young. Well… younger. Money was tight, and I got a job offer. When I joined the Task Force they were supposed to wipe out all previous records of me, ya know, like they do for everyone. I guess they just missed a few…" with that Gary sighed and rubbed his face with his hands. "I feel so embarrassed, I'll never here the end of it from Meat, I just know it. Now everyone will start thinking I'm a freakin' stripper or something."

Ghost looked at Gary for a moment, that feeling in his stomach once more making its way the surface. Ghost furrowed his eye brows, feeling slightly disturbed by it. Ignoring it he put his arm over Gary's shoulder and pulled him close for a small hug. Gary tensed for a moment before he relaxed and let himself be enveloped in Ghosts body warmth. He sighed with content, his muscles slowly relaxed. Ghost rested his chin on top of Gary's head.

"Don't worry about it. If I hear one peep out of the others I'll make sure it won't happen again." He felt Gary nod against his chest and he squeezed the younger mans shoulder as a comfort before gently prying him away, almost feeling regretful for doing so. He looked at Gary before speaking, "I have to go do some paperwork so MacTavish doesn't hurt himself" he smirked, "if you need me you know where to find me." Gary nodded again before looking down at his hands. Ghost got up and walked towered the door. Just as he reached for the door knob Roach spoke.

"Ghost?"

Ghost turned to face him. Gary looked slightly embarrassed, his cheeks flush, his brown eyes innocent. Ghost felt his heart lurch and his breath catch in his throat at the new feelings that now swarmed his body. In his eyes Gary looked… beautiful? The way his sharp jaw curved, his deep brown eyes, slightly longer hair, soft lips, and broad shoulders all made him look, well, perfect. Never before had he quite looked at Roach in this way. He cleared his throat, trying to rid his mind of these new thoughts.

"Aye?"

"Thank you."

Ghost nodded curtly, than quickly exited the room. As he closed the door he leaned his back against the wall in the hall as he tried to get his breathing back to normal. He analyzed the feelings that were flowing throughout his body. Then he froze. He leaned his head against the wall as a single thought passed through his head.

"Am I in love?"

Well, how was it? This is probably the most serious story I've written, and am seriously contemplating whether I should continue it. What do you think? I don't want to type up 8 chapters so no one will read them. Review? Please keep in mind I've never seriously written any stories until now. Seriously.