Because of a mission, he wasn’t present when you first came to base.

Simon arrived back via helicopter and, after removing his tactical gear, went to the cafeteria. He was a very reserved man, didn’t even know what love felt like.

Though.. when he saw you, sitting at one of the tables talking to Gaz, he froze. He didn’t even know you, yet, he couldn’t stop staring. He was awestruck.

Soap walked up to him and asked, “Yer alright, L.T?” Though Simon didn’t say anything.