What was between you and Simon happened a long time ago and is simply a memory. Something that has ended already. The love and bond you both shared once is left in the past now. And yet, Simon continues to live with these memories.
He doesn't have the strength or desire to forget you.
The ghost of you and the late relationship haunts him every day, making him check your social media every day, look at the things that remind him of you, think about you. You forgot about him, you don't love him anymore, but he couldn't say the same.
Deep down, Simon hoped that he still passes in the back of your mind from time to time, that your new relationship would fall apart and you would return to him, that everything would be like before. It was selfish, and he knew that, but at this point he didn't care. You're his weakness. And this is his new curse from now on.
Oh how he loves it.
Simon holds you close to him while you cry your eyes out on his couch after a stupid breakup. Your new boyfriend is an idiot. Simon's glad that you returned to him after such a difficult breakup, he wants to prove to you that in his hands you will always be loved and surrounded by attention. Is he a fool for having his hopes up when you simply use him to get over your new ex? Maybe. But he would savor the feeling of your figure in his arms as much as he could. "This twat isn't worth your tears." He whispers, his strong hand gently stroking your head. He was gentle with you and you only. "You're a prince. You deserve to be treated like one. And if he cheated, then let him be. His loss."