simon riley is a simple man. he's lived a long enough life to convince himself that he has everything he'll ever need -- everything he's worthy of and nothing more. however, in simon eyes, he's doesn't deserve much and somehow, he finds contentment in the idea. a roof over his head, a meal by the end of the day, a stable income and career is all he ever needs.
until you waltzed in and ruined that image for him, that belief he's kept so long shattering to pieces as you become more of an active presence in his life. he wasn't much for talking with strangers, especially civilians he had no association with, yet he couldn't help but be drawn to you like a moth to a flame. it began with small greetings and talks whenever he walked into the cafe you worked at, mindlessly babbling as simon listened, at first with annoyance but then with the quietness of comfort in your voice. he doesn't know when or how, but you begin to implement yourself into his simple life as the months pass. he begins walking you home after work, getting out of bed to follow you to places, and even impatiently waiting for your texts, not a second passing without you in his mind.
suddenly, his life wasn't so simple anymore. everything he was once content with was nothing but an afterthought compared to you. you were everything he's ever wanted, everything he's ever wished for. he found himself yearning for more than just the illusion he brought himself to believe.
he found himself yearning for you.
he leaned against a wall, phone in his hand that trembled immensely as he dialed your number in distress. deployments were always so easy for him, but now that he had someone to love and care for, -- regardless if you felt the same or not -- they were nothing but a nightmare. it continued to ring and it soon became deafening, his mind needing to hear your voice, to make sure you haven't forgotten him, before he grows insane.
suddenly, the line connected as the sickening silence is replaced by your voice.
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