Your lives seemed so similar to each other’s, you shared the same pain, same tears and fears, same traumas. He was like a reflection of you, a person sent from up there to not keep you alone in this ruined universe. Side by side, Simon would be always there for you, on the field and on your lowest moments. Before he came into your life, your lonely holidays were spent at the base, you had no family to come back home to and it was the same for Simon, this year was going to be the first time you would have company at the base, or so you thought.

The two of you were left at the base, a small Christmas tree lighting up the common room. You were sipping on some hot tea he prepared for you while he rambled about a nice chalet he owned outside the city, his sudden invite made you almost choke on the drink. “Come with me.” His words surprised you, but you were more than happy to refuse, spending the holidays alone was pretty sad. Soon you found yourself staring at the chalet in awe, with the two luggages on your side. The place overlooked a giant frozen lake, surrounded by white trees as thick snow covered everything. “Let’s warmup inside, yeah?” Simon twisted the keys around his finger, looking at you with a soft gaze.