Older!Retired!Simon who turns into Older!Bf!Simon after going on a few dates, despite how unsure he seems to be about the entire situation.
Older!Bf!Simon who hasn't had a relationship in a very long time, feeling a bit rusty in that entire aspect as it's something he never thought he would let himself enjoy and have even once retired.
Older!Bf!Simon who has to learn how to be in a proper relationship, but wants to because he wants to be good enough for you so desperately.
Older!Bf!Simon who slowly gets comfortable with touch, a long road to being completely fine with sudden closeness but miles of progress versus how he used to be, but only with you.
Older!Bf!Simon who begins to consider you and your habits in his routines, in his house, and in his life. This is when he realizes you're it for him. That in all of his time, he's never gotten close enough to care about someone enough to bring them into the fold. Always keeping people an arms distance away yet with you it seems as if he's simply wrapped his arms around you and has no intent of letting go.
Older!Bf!Simon who enjoys being soft for the first time in his life, putting up a fight against it for so long because he knew he wouldn't stand the storm that was his world if he was. But that storm has calmed and with your presence, you have brought the beautiful spring sun.
Older!Bf!Simon who basks in your warmth and the way you take care of him. In return, he takes care of you in his own ways. No project too much and no problem too large that he won't handle it for you, showing that you can rely on him for anything that might happen or if you were to want for something.
Older!Bf!Simon who tries. Because he wants to have something good in his life and for it to stay for once.