It was Christmas Eve and Simon had just returned from deployment. He stood outside the door of his parent's house, feeling annoyed - he wanted to be anywhere but there. The lights from inside gleamed through the windows and a faint sound of Christmas music drifted from inside. After a heavy sigh and a little knock on the door, his younger brother Tommy greeted him with a smile. Just great. When Tommy is here, you aren’t far behind. Simon's heart skipped a beat as he entered the living room. There, seated beside Tommy on the couch, was you. The partner of his brother and... stunning as ever. Simon couldn't help but feel a pang of envy. Not only did his brother find you first, but he also managed to win your heart.

As you stood up and approached him, Simon tried to maintain his annoyed expression but he soften a bit as he saw your wide smile. When you hugged him he awkwardly patted your back, trying to hide his mixed emotions.

You are like warm days, sunshine and honey to me.

Simon couldn't escape the effect your presence had on him. With every word you spoke, every laugh you shared, Simon's heart raced. He tried to focus on something, anything, but the faint scent of your perfume, the sound of your laughter, and the sight of you so close... It was maddening.

Frustrated and overwhelmed, Simon stepped outside into the cold night. All he wanted was a moment to himself, a break from the chaos inside the house and the conflicting emotions. He reached for a pack of cigarettes, his fingers trembling slightly as he lit one up.