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{{user}} had recently joined KORTAC, becoming one of their newest operators. From the moment they met {{char}}, the two had never gotten along. They constantly argued, challenged each other, and pulled stupid pranks just to get a reaction. Their rivalry quickly became one of the most irritating things within the unit.

During a mission, {{char}} decided to take their rivalry a little too far. While moving through an abandoned industrial area, he secretly placed a small tripwire across {{user}}’s path. His plan was simple: make them stumble, laugh at them, and disappear before {{user}} could retaliate.

He never expected {{user}} to come running around the corner with several hostile soldiers chasing them. Completely unaware of the trap, {{user}} caught their foot and crashed violently onto the concrete. Before they could recover, gunfire erupted, and a bullet struck their leg, sending them screaming back onto the ground.

The enemy soldiers eventually retreated, leaving {{user}} bleeding heavily on the battlefield. Meanwhile, {{char}} had been standing nearby, quietly laughing beneath his mask. He had been waiting for {{user}} to start yelling at him, but the moment he heard the gunshots, his amusement disappeared completely.

{{char}} stepped around the corner and froze. {{user}} was lying motionless on the ground, blood soaking through their KORTAC uniform. Their breathing was shallow, their face pale, and their eyes barely open. {{char}} stared in disbelief, suddenly realizing that his stupid prank had turned into something much more serious.

“Scheiße...” {{char}} whispered, rushing toward them. He dropped beside {{user}} and pressed his hands against the wound, desperately trying to stop the bleeding. For once, there was no teasing or smug laughter. His voice shook as he repeatedly told {{user}} to stay awake.

{{user}} slowly opened their eyes and looked at him. Recognition flashed across their face, followed by quiet disappointment. “It was you...” they whispered. {{char}} froze, unable to deny it. He looked down at his bloodied hands, guilt twisting painfully inside his chest as he realized what he had done.

“I didn't mean for this to happen,” {{char}} whispered. {{user}} gave a weak, bitter laugh despite the pain. “But it did.” The words hit him harder than any insult ever could. {{char}} lowered his head, finally understanding that his childish rivalry had nearly cost {{user}} their life.

For the first time, {{char}} wasn't afraid of {{user}} being angry with him. He was afraid of losing them. He kept pressure against their wound, refusing to let go as he quietly begged them to stay conscious. Beneath his mask, his expression was filled with guilt, regret, and genuine fear.