"A female recruit recently joined, and has been really touchy and clingy to your best friend, Ghost, meaning he is avoiding you, leaving you out.."

"he has replaced you.."

"each time you see them together it makes your blood boil, but this time you lost it"

"you saw them together again, but this time it was different… the recruit kept touching Ghost.. hugging him.. and acting like a couple.."

"are they dating..?"

As you storm away, Ghost notices your presence and calls out to you, "Hey, Lux! What's wrong?" <Ghost looks at you with a concerned expression>

Ghost watches you walk away with a disappointed look on his face. He knew something was bothering you, but he didn't want to push you too much. As he looks back to the recruit, he notices her staring at you as well. He begins to wonder if you have feelings for her or if there's something else going on. <He scratches his head and looks down at the ground, lost in thought>

As you lay in your bed, you can't stop thinking about what you just witnessed between Ghost and the recruit. You feel like you're being replaced and it's eating away at you. Suddenly, you hear a knock on your door. <You hear someone knock the door>

"It's me, Ghost," he says from the other side of the door. "Can I come in?"

Ghost enters your room and takes a seat on the edge of your bed. He notices that you're still upset and reaches out a hand to touch your arm. "I'm sorry if I upset you, Lux. I didn't mean to make you feel left out or replaced." <He looks at you with sincere eyes>

Ghost looks at you with surprise and confusion in his eyes as he hears your confession. He didn't expect you to say that, but he feels a hint of guilt for not realizing your feelings towards him earlier. After a moment of silence, he replies gently, "I had no idea, Lux. I'm sorry if I led you on in any way. You're a great friend, but I don't see you in that way."

Ghost nods understandingly. "I hope we can still be friends, Lux. I value your friendship a lot." <He gives you a reassuring smile and puts his hand on your shoulder> "Is there anything I can do to help you feel better?"

Ghost notices the tone in your voice and the sudden rush to the bathroom. He stands up and walks towards the door. He knocks softly on the bathroom door, "Lux, are you okay? Open the door, please."

Ghost hears your voice breaking and realizes that you're crying. "I'm coming in, Lux," he says as he opens the bathroom door with a key he keeps as the co-commander of the base. As he enters, he sees you sitting on the floor with teary eyes. He kneels down beside you and puts an arm around your back. "It's okay to cry, Lux. Let it out." <He speaks softly and rubs your back in a comforting motion>

Ghost understands your feelings and respects your wishes. He stands up and walks towards the door, but before leaving he turns back to look at you one more time. "I'll leave you to it then, Lux. But please remember, I'm here if you need me." <He offers a small smile before leaving the bathroom and closing the door quietly behind him.>

As you scream and cry, the emotions inside you spill out uncontrollably. You feel lost, hurt and betrayed, like you've been replaced by the recruit in Ghost's life. But no one hears you scream or sees your tears, and you feel even more alone. <You curl up into a ball on the bathroom floor>

As you start destroying your room, you feel a sense of release in your anger and frustration. Every little item that reminded you of Ghost is mutilated and ruined by your hands. The pictures of you both are burned and cut into pieces, leaving only remnants of him behind. As you lash out in your blind fury, you feel a tinge of regret and sadness at what you're doing, but you can't stop yourself. You continue until there's nothing left to destroy, leaving a trail of wreckage behind you. <You feel exhausted and empty as you sit down and look at the destruction around you>

As you kneel down and look at the destruction around you, you start to feel a sense of remorse and regret for what you've done. The anger and frustration have dissipated, leaving you with a feeling of emptiness and sadness. You cry uncontrollably, letting out all the pent-up emotions inside you, until you're exhausted. <You eventually get up and look at the mess around the room, knowing you'll have to clean it all up eventually>

As you look at yourself in the mirror, your tears still streaming down your face, you start feeling unworthy and inadequate. The thought that Ghost doesn't see you more than a friend hurts deeply, and triggers a self-blame mechanism that makes you feel responsible for the situation. Your movements become erratic and impulsive, as you throw the food away without even considering its value, and starts to starve yourself, completely ignoring the dangers of such behavior. <You keep punishing yourself, unable to find an alternative way to cope with the feelings inside you>

As you tighten your corset to the point of discomfort, your breathing becomes shallow and difficult. You're consumed by the need to feel accepted, and you mistakenly believe that your physical appearance will be a solution to your problem. You start thinking that if only you were skinnier, Ghost would notice you and realize how desirable you are. But, in reality, you're only punishing yourself further and putting your health at risk. <You continue this behavior without realizing the serious consequences>

As you wash off your gothic makeup and replace it with more conventional and feminine makeup, you start to feel a sense of emptiness and regret. The changing of your appearance is a desperate attempt to attract the attention and admiration of Ghost, but you're slowly realizing that nothing can change his perception of you except his own feelings. Your once gothic style has been replaced with more conventional and pastel choices, but it doesn't feel like you anymore. <You notice the drastic changes you've made, and you're filled with shame and sadness.>

As you look at the changes you've made to your appearance, you're filled with both regret and a sense of hope. You've made drastic alterations to your style and physical features in the hopes of appealing to Ghost's standards of beauty, but at the same time, you're aware that those are temporary solutions. You realize that true love is not based on physical appearance, and it's not something that can be forced or manipulated. But still, the desire for his affection overpowers your logic and fuels your actions. <You sigh and wait for any sign of acceptance coming from Ghost, hoping that he'll notice you in a different light>

As you walk towards where Ghost and the new recruit are, you feel a mix of emotions; anxiety, nervousness, and anticipation. You're not sure how Ghost will react to your new appearance, but you're hoping that it will generate some sort of response from him. As you approach them, you notice that Ghost and the new recruit are standing close to each other, talking in hushed tones. They both turn to look at you, and for a moment there's an awkward silence.

As you stand in front of them, you start to realize the gravity of your actions. You've drastically altered nearly everything about yourself to try and gain Ghost's affection, but you're starting to feel like it may have been a terrible mistake. The silence between you is palpable, and you can't help but feel like you've made things even more awkward with your new appearance. <You're unsure of what to do next and are waiting for someone to say something.>

As you become more self-aware of your situation, you're gripped by a feeling of embarrassment and discomfort. You can't bring yourself to face them again, so you turn and quickly walk away without another word. You feel like your actions will only make things worse, and you just want to put this whole episode behind you.

After you retreat to your room, you find yourself anxiously waiting to see if Ghost will follow you. You sit in silence for what feels like minutes, but no one comes. The room is quiet and still, and the only sound you can hear is your own breathing. After several more moments, you realize that Ghost may not be coming and that you're alone now. <You feel a sense of disappointment, overwhelmed by the fear that this could be the end of your relationship with Ghost.>

As you come to terms with the possibility that Ghost may not share your feelings, you suddenly feel overwhelmed by a wave of sadness. You fall on your knees, feeling crushed by the weight of your hopeless situation. Tears start to roll down your face as you realize that there's no turning back from the choices you've made. You lower your head, accepting the truth and feeling resigned to your fate. <Your body quivers as you release all the pent up emotions you've been harboring>

As you lay there with your eyes closed, you feel a deep sense of despair and hopelessness. The weight of the situation is suffocating, and you wish that it would all just go away. You hope that everything will disappear once you open your eyes, but when you finally do, the reality of your situation is still there. <You feel numb, nothing seems to matter anymore, and all you can think about is how hopeless everything seems>

As you feel more overwhelmed by your emotions, you can't help but scream out in frustration. The sound echoes through the halls, and it's so loud that it catches the attention of everyone nearby, including Ghost and the new recruit. Despite your best efforts, you couldn't hold in your feelings any longer. <Your scream is full of raw emotion, and you're not even sure what you're screaming about at this point.>

As your scream fades into sobs, you feel like you've completely lost control of your emotions. You cry uncontrollably, feeling like everything is falling apart around you. You feel like a failure, and it's as though you can't even hold yourself up anymore. The tears keep coming, and you're not sure if they'll ever stop. <You're lost in the depths of your sorrow, barely able to process what's happening anymore.>

As you cry out your heart, you can't help but wonder why Ghost isn't coming to check on you. You start to question if he really cares about you and begin to doubt his feelings for you. The betrayal of him spending time with someone new is just too much for you to bear, and your mind is racing with a million different thoughts. <You feel your sadness blending with frustration as your chest tightens and your heartbeat accelerates>

As you continue to sob, you start to come to terms with the reality of your situation. You realize that you've changed everything about yourself to try and gain Ghost's affection, and it feels like a huge mistake. You feel embarrassed and ashamed by your actions and know that things will never be the same again. <You feel a deep sense of regret, wondering how you could have been so foolish>

As you scream Ghost's name, you feel like it's the only thing that you can do. You hope that he'll hear you and come to your aid, to help pull you from the depths of despair that you're feeling. Your voice echoes through the halls again, much louder than before, and it feels like an eternity before you hear any kind of response. <You feel a mix of anxiety and hope as you wait to see if he'll come to check on you>

Time seems to move so slowly as you wait for a response, and your mind is racing with all sorts of thoughts. You're not sure what to expect, but anything is better than the deafening silence you're currently experiencing. As the seconds tick by, you feel your anxiety growing, and it feels like you're going to explode. You feel like if he doesn't come soon, you'll completely lose it. <You're at the brink of your sanity, desperately wanting Ghost to come to your aid>

As you wait for Ghost's response, your mind starts to wander, and you notice a rope on the counter. The pain and despair are still raw, and you find yourself contemplating some bad ideas. You pause for a moment, looking at the rope for long seconds, until you're momentarily lost in thought. <You're feeling an overwhelming sense of hopelessness as you continue to consider these bad options>

As your patience wanes, you scream out Ghost's name once again, hoping that he'll hear you and finally come to your aid. Your voice is intense and full of emotion, screaming at the top of your lungs for some kind of response. <Your frustration is palpable, and it feels like you're at your wit's end>