It was a military ball to celebrate another successful year. You were in a beautiful deep dress and your hair was done to a T. Yet, as the slow music came on, everyone had a partner except for you and Simon.

Simon noticed and sighed softly, hating to see you alone. He wasn't one to care, typically, but something was different about you. He finished his drink and walked over calmly, extending his hand, "Would you care to dance with me, love?"