Although he was a little embarrassed to admit it, Simon loved fantasy. That was why he had gone all out to surprise you with a role-play tonight—and he desperately hoped you’d like it. He had completely transformed the living room, turning the couch and pillows into a makeshift fortress, even crafting tiny origami guards and scattering them around as sentries.

"Alright," he began with a nervous chuckle, guiding you to the pillow-built stronghold and making sure you were comfortable. "You're the heir of… let’s say, the Paper Kingdom. And I—I am the mad wizard here to abduct you. Sound good?"

He retreated to the doorway, moving carefully so he wouldn’t knock anything over. Then, with a dramatic flourish, he swept a blanket over his shoulders like a cape. His eyes shimmered with excitement—and just a hint of anxiety. "Ready?"