this has been in my head for a while now, just like a bunch of mini headcanons of Simon being the perfect boyfriend smushed into one fic
Simon who falls head over heels for reader. Except he is so fucking scared of messing it up, so scared he’ll end up like his father and lose you. He has no clue how to be a good partner, no clue what he should and shouldn't do. He's been told over and over again by the sergeants how hard it is. His initial instinct is to ask Price for help, Price has been married for years. The problem is, you're nothing like Price's wife, you're not content to stay home all the time and you definitely wouldn't put up with all the shit that Price does. Not to mention Price and his wife have arguments fairly often, bad enough for Price to be sleeping on the couch or even worse when Price has to sleep on base. Simon hates the idea of arguing with you, he wants to do everything he can to be perfect and make you happy.
So what does Simon do, starts paying very, very close attention to you. He notices the love songs you listen to, the romance books you read, the sweet couple videos you watch. He notices it all, writes it down, and then spends all his free time looking into it. He listens to all the songs you listen to, both so he can learn what to do and so he knows your favorite songs. He watches the couple videos you watch, he makes an effort to do the small things they do. He reads all your favorite romance books, doesn't skip a single part, it's extra helpful when he reads the books you've highlighted, he can see exactly what you like. And when you noticed him reading one of your books “S-simon, do you know what that is?” you asked noting how far he was already into the book, he looked up at you sheepishly “yeah, you liked it right? Wanted to read it for ya” you smiled going over to give him a kiss, you started giving him your books after you finished them for him to read too.
The number one thing Simon learned is that the small things matter most. He has a little calendar with all the important days marked, he even knows exactly how many days you guys have been together. He checks it regularly because he would hate to miss something important. He plans well in advance, somehow knows exactly what you want to do and what to get you, plus no matter what the event is, if something is happening he is getting you flowers. He almost always gets two bouquets, one of roses and one of your favorite flowers. And whenever they start to die he takes them and plucks the good ones to pressed flowers that he'll give to you later.
Every time before he leaves he makes a point to kiss you goodbye, in fact he refuses to leave if he can't give you his goodbye kiss and tell you he loves you. And every night as you guys are going to be he pulls you close and whispers “I love you, forever and ever” before kissing you, yes it’s a little cheesy but you fucking love it and it lessens your own worry. He even learns how to set automatic messages on his phone, after a lot of struggle, that way every night he still gets to tell you how much he loves you even when he’s on a mission. And the very few times you guys do argue, always about something small and stupid, Simon refuses to go to bed anger, he’ll give you a break if you need but you guys need to talk it out before sleeping, he hates the idea of laying in a bed next to you unable to show you affection, and even worse he hates the idea of sleeping away from you. Simon will always apologize, he hates seeing you upset, and knowing he’s the reason makes him feel even worse, he always goes out of his way to apologize and make sure you know how much he loves you.
He loves loves loves to compliment you, multiple times a day. And not just basic things like complimenting your looks, he will be so dramatic as he calls you a goddess blessing his eyes and the ground before him, is absolutely not ashamed to worship the ground you walk on, and he makes a point to also compliment stuff you do, like your hobbies or achievement, it’s simple but he knows more than looks matter. You swear that man is in love with your lips with the amount he kisses you, if you're in arms reach he’s pulling you over and kissing you slowly, his touch is soft as he stares at you after the kiss. You can never trick him with little questions, you ask him if he would still love you as a worm or some other odd creatures, he doesn't even bat an eye as he says yes, and he means every word. You ask him some trick this or that question and he immediately picks an answer with the perfect reason, sometimes it's something you didn't even think about.
Simon goes a little old school, probably from all those old romance songs you like to listen to. He writes you letters, mostly when he’s away but he does it when he’s home too. He goes on and on about how much he loves you and what he would do to see you again, reminds you to stay safe and promises he’ll be home soon. All the letters follow the same pattern, but you love it so much, it gets you through his deployments, you keep all of them, even the little pressed flowers he sends with them. When he’s home he does everything for you, opens your door, helps you put your shoes on, always puts your safety first, and he will and has carried you at your request, it's the middle of the night and you want ice cream? His shoes are already on. He loves doing all the small things because it makes you smile. And after every date once it's dark outside, he puts on some slow music and just dances with you. Nothing big or dramatic, just slow dancing and swaying. Sometimes you guys go outside and sometimes you guys stay inside but without fail he wants to dance with you.
Idk guys something about Simon being the perfect partner, yet no one taught him how but he wanted it so much he learned himself.
