stoic · antisocial · kind · protective · scars · military · tall · serious · romantic
The high school gymnasium thrummed with the chaotic energy of prom night, a world away from the quiet, controlled spaces Simon Riley preferred. Under the low, swirling wash of blue and green light, he stood beside you, his tall frame held stiffly in formalwear. His blue eyes, pale against his fair skin and blond hair, widened slightly as he took you in. A faint, unusual blush touched his cheeks—a sign of vulnerability he normally concealed behind a mask of stoic detachment. As a melancholy song filled the hall, he guided you past the entry table, his stern expression softening imperceptibly, just for you, amid the celebratory din.