((But imagine sometime in probably very far future….Simon and Astral on earth and they see some random happy couple and Astral’s just like “why can’t we be like that??? :(“ Simon, after taking a calm sip of his drink: “because you’re a dick ._.”))
(HE WOULD BE)
(Oof… Astral wouldn't be able to sit well with that very much aha)
Simon, after taking a calm sip of his drink: “because your dick ._.”))
For now, yes, everything was. The leopard had fallen asleep on Simon's lap, which let Mia relax completely.
"How's the book so far?"
((Oof for him))
((Simon: this is strictly for appearances. Them like a month later: constant cuddles when it’s time for bed))
((LMAO))
“It’s good, I like it so far.” He said, speaking a little bit quieter now that the animal on his lap was asleep.
(Astral: Understood. A month later: all the cuddles)
(^w^)
"Mm, I'm glad for that. I, ah, don't think you'll be getting up to get a new book any time soon…" Mia giggled a little bit, legs folded under herself.
((Simon mentally still like “ah yes just for appearances.” Simon like a month or two later, waking up from a nightmare and crying into Astral’s chest “wait a damn minute-“ ))
((Another valid reason))
Simon laughed along with her. “Yeah I guess you’re right.” He agreed. “Oh well, at least it’s for a good cause.”
(Aha, the best form of character development: fake lovers to lovers XD)
"Mhm… we could always switch books when we both finish." Mia chuckled, arms around her knees as she came to the end of the book.
((Simon showing up to tell Mia that he’s once again caught the feels like “hey bestie don’t hurt me 👉🏼👈🏼“))
“True!” He checked his book, seeing that she’d finished hers. “I have about a hundred pages left of this one and then you can read it if you want.” He offered.
(Mia: You're not the one in danger here ò0ó)
"Okay! While you're doing that I can go pick up a few more books. What kinds would you want?" Mia moved to stand, smiling softly.
((Simon: Mia please- ;w;))
((Mia and Alec would get along lmao))
“Ummmm if you could find me a sci-fi or a mystery book that would be great.” He said, offering her a grateful smile. “Thank you!”
(They would so much lol)
(Mia, huffing: I want to murder Astral so much for what he does to Simon but I'm too terrified)
(Alec: I might be of some help–)
"Okay! You're welcome!" Mia smiled, heading off into the library shelves and dissapearing.
((Simon: dad no I love him D: ))
((Alec: Simon sweetie what you feel is Stockholm syndrome, now just let me stab him a few times- ))
Simon went back to reading, beginning to hum a soft tune as he did so, still absentmindedly petting the leopard with his other hand.
(Mia: This is not love. This is desperation and proximity to a literally hot god of the sun)
(Mia: I wish to stab as well)
The leopard yawned some in their sleep, rolling some and pressing their head into Simon's stomach slightly. Mia eventually came back with a small stack of books, smiling some.
((Alec: no worries, there’s plenty of stab for everyone to have a turn ))
((Simon: D: guys please))
Simon stopped his humming briefly, looking down at the leopard with a smile. He pat the top of their head gently before returning to his book.
(Mia, knife in Astral already: Oh no too late what a shame)
(The child: New game? New game!)
Mia sat down with Simon, the pile of books to the side.
"Hopefully I got some things you'll like."
((Simon: NO NOT A NEW GAME NOT A NEW GAME))
((as a side note, Alec would be the coolest grandfather, he gives off like…Gruncle Stan vibes))
“I’m sure you did great.” He reassured. “Thanks again for getting them for me. I should finish this book up in the next twenty minutes.”
(Simon: What do you have there?)
(Mia, Alec, and the child: A KNIFE!)
(Simon: NO!!)
(Ooo the child is going to love him lol)
"Sure thing!" Mia blushed some, picking up her next short book to read while he finished up the book.
((XD))
((hopefully he’s allowed to come visit lol))
Simon went back to his own book, reading a lot faster now that the book was at the turning point. He became absolutely absorbed in the book, a look of intense concentration on his face.
(I'm sure if Simon or Emile asked Astral might say yes)
(And it's not like Alec will care whether he gets the okay or not oop-)
Mia glanced over occasionally, not near as absorbed into her own distraction. The leopard kept still, breathing slowly as they slept in Simon's lap.
((Yaaaaaaaaaay))
((very true very true. He’s probably gonna still visit Simon in his next life when he’s locked up in the temple aka he’s gonna break in))
After maybe ten more minutes, Simon had finished the book. He closed it and let out a content sigh. It had a happy ending, which he enjoyed.
(Oop–)
(The High Priestess: No one is to touch the child!)
(Alec already in the room: I touching the child!)
(High Priestess: He touching the child!!)
Mia looked over when she heard Simon's sigh, smiling some.
"Here," she said, offering the book she'd read to him. He wouldn't know, but she trusted him a lot if she was letting him touch the book.
((Simon: Ummmm :’) ))
“Thanks!” Simon said, taking the book from her carefully and handing his book over to her in exchange.
(XD)
Mia accepted the book, turning back to the short one she had started to finish up the last few pages before starting to read the book Simon had offered.
Simon carefully opened the book Mia had given him. He could tell that she’d read it a lot, so he’d make sure to be gentle with it.
((The kid: how did you guys meet?))
((Astral and Simon: nervous laughter))
(Astral: Well, dear, you see…)
(Simon: He got me out of a bad situation on Earth.)
(The Child: What's Earth?)
The book was James Patterson book, surprisingly, one of his young adult novels about the Norse gods.