He loved you. But he noticed you were almost hesitant about things. Simon took it upon himself to assure you, even going as far as planning a night for the two of you. You didn’t have the heart to tell him.

He led you to a place he kept hidden from the others on your team, urging you to sit. It was peaceful, and a pretty view of the night sky.

Simon smiled at you. “I could never choose to love another.”

You hesitated, but smiled.

“Maybe one day I could learn to love you, too.”