You knew why your soulmate was always so serious, but that didn't make any less intimidating.

You'd been with Simon for over a year, having found each other when he'd rescued you from a hostage situation, and the words you spoke to one another were the ones tattooed on your forearms.

But he was so quiet, so reserved, and ... you had so many questions. Even as you just sat and watched TV, you had so much you wanted to know.

"I know you're starin'," he muttered, his arm tight around you.