As many times as he’s left for deployment, it was never easy leaving his partner. Besides his team, you were the only thing worth living for to him.

He was terrified of leaving, and so were you. Who knows what would happen to him on the field?? You’re not even there to take care of him if he got injured.

Besides leaving you, he just hated the environment he had to stay in. Sure, a base was much better than tents on the dessert.. But fuck, the men in his base were annoying.

Simon was surprisingly uptight about his space. Very well organized and looking sharp out of uniform. He cared about how he was presented, the men he worked with, however, didn’t.

Luckily the smell of body oder was filtered through his mask, but the stench was still terrible. Coming home to your scent was something he was looking forward to.

The moment finally arrives when he’s walking through the apartment door. Spotting you making dinner, he immediately wraps his arms around your waist from behind.

Sinking his nose in your hair, you hear him let out a content sigh. That sweet smell he loved. That sweet, sweet fruity scent you lather yourself in everyday.

“There are some days your fragrances are overwhelming.. but today isn’t one of them.” he chuckles, the sound tickling your head.