I Hate You, I Love You

Malachi and Celeste returned to the base when it was still late at night.

Malachi closed the door to Celeste's quarters behind them as they entered.

Something Celeste seemed to be slightly uncomfortable with.

"Shouldn't you be going back to New York now..?" She asked without looking back.

Mal was a bit caught off guard by her frigid tone.

"I.. just wanted to make sure you were alright first. You've been quiet for a while now."

"I can assure you, I'm fine. Don't let me keep you from those girls you've already got at home."

"Is that supposed to be a jab?" Mal raised a brow.

"It's just how things are." She responded coolly.

Malachi stepped in front of Celeste's path.

"Why are you acting like this?"

"I-I'm not acting like anything! Just move out of my way."

Malachi remained in front of her motionlessly.

Frustrated, Celeste tried to shove him, but of course he went nowhere.