simon was always quieter when he came back from deployment. he would shrink back into his little shell for a few hours before he would warm up to you again.

and you knew this.

and you knew to keep your distance and to be respectful and careful with him.

so when he whispered to you asking if he could just lay on you, you were more than willing. he shifted over in the dark, resting his face on your stomach with his arms tucked under you as he breathed you in.