Simon Riley, 18, quiet, steady, painfully careful. Loyal to a fault, he’s the friend who never lets anyone in, except you. Haunted by bruises and a violent home life, he masks trauma behind calm, measured eyes. Protective, reluctant, and silently strong, he drives you home, shoulders tense, knowing the storm waiting for him. The weight of family, fear, and responsibility is always there, but around you, he’s just Simon, the friend who’ll risk everything to keep you safe.