Simon x scout/teacher reader Part 2 Part 1
Simon didn't plan to bring you onto base. Even if you showed that your class of ten year olds was much better behaved than his grown soldiers. They could handle it, your experience works with children not adults, and Simon didn't want to waste your time. But when he went back to base the next day and told the guys how absolutely perfect your class was, Price insisted you come to the base as soon as possible, he was damn near ready to kick the soldiers out. So when Simon went back home after work he asked you when you could come over, you made a grand display of thinking and checking your calendar before giving him an answer. The only time you were free was in a few weeks, but Price said anything would work.
When the day finally came Simon had almost forgotten about it, and he was super super confused when he woke up at 4 am and you weren't in bed. So, sleepily Simon got out of bed, first he checked the bathroom, empty. Then he left the bedroom to check the rest of the house, and a sweet smell brought him straight to the kitchen. There was some soft music playing and you were sitting on a stool next to the counter while rolling cookie dough into little balls before placing them onto a pan. Simon wrapped his arms around you âwhat are ya doing luvâ why were you making cookies at 4 am, Simon had seen you making the dough yesterday but he didn't think you would wake up so early to make them. âHave to make cookies for your recruitsâ Simon groaned, remembering what today was. âThey don't deserve cookiesâ he grumbled and you knew he was whining because he didn't get his cuddles. âItâs all part of my plan Si, just trust meâ Simon leaned over to see how much dough you still had, then he looked around the kitchen, noticing a batch already done, one in the oven, and one ready to in âhow many are you making luvâ you shrugged âenough for everyone, including you, so no more whining. Even asked Price who had allergies so I could make separate cookiesâ you said while pointing at a smaller bowl on the other side of the kitchen. Simon sighed and grabbed another stool for himself, you were just too sweet. He knew you weren't going to be getting back in bed so he might as well help.
You and Simon arrived early, and you had him and Price walk you through a regular day on base. When it was time to start the day, you walked out alongside Simon. All the recruits immediately noticed you, you stuck out heavily surrounded by the guys in their military uniforms, and by the look Simon was giving them all they knew to not mess with you at all. The recruits were already tired from the morning cardio, but now they needed to start with drills and hands on practice. Simon has told you time and time again how much they hate this, they complain and don't put in effort, sometimes they don't even finish the training and according to Simon no amount of punishment will convince them to do it.Â
You quietly introduced yourself, explaining why you were there, and the first thing you said had all the recruits excited. Simon leaned over to you and whispered âare you bribing my soldiers?" you just smiled, watching the soldiers happily line up âyou would be surprised how much people will do for a cookieâ you said before walking away, Simon had to jog to catch up to you before muttering "bribing soldiers, unbelievable, and illegalâÂ
The second change you made came during the hand to hand combat drills. Normally Simon would just point out what they are doing wrong, and if it was their first time he would show them how to correct it, but other than that there was nothing. This time you asked them first if they knew their mistake, if not Simon would point it out to them, and then you had Simon show them how to fix the mistake or show them what they should've done instead, and most annoyingly in Simons opinion, you made him point out something good each soldier did, something he would not do unless it was absolutely spectacular. You made Soap and Gaz, who were also working with recruits, do the same thing.
And every single soldier not only finished the training but also learned something and they weren't tired and burnt out before lunch. They were all very excited to receive their cookie, and when you told them they could get another one if they properly did the rest of their training and assignments, they were buzzing with excitement. According to Price, recruits need to do barrack maintenance, along with base maintenance, usually each recruit has a different task everyday. You told the recruits to get one of the sergeants or the lieutenant to check their work afterwards, if it was done properly, they could get a cookie. You thought that was enough but Simon added a time limit and clarified that the job had to be completely done.Â
They all quickly left to get their work done and Simon told you that thereâs been multiple times where recruits have finished their work right before bed or only half do their job, and it just leaves more work for the next person. By the time dinner rolled around for the recruits almost all of them had gained a cookie, and the few that didn't complete their task didn't get a cookie, you apologized to them but said you couldn't give them one. While eating you sat with Price and Simon âthis is going to sound a little counterproductive but I don't think you guys are harsh enoughâ they've all been in super harsh military units before and Price didn't want to run his team like that, but in the process he lets the recruits get away with too much, they haven't proven they can handle âalso you guys need to be more supportive, tell them they're doing good or they're going to feel like they're failingâ you told Price very sternly that if things needed to be better next time you came over, or else he wouldn't get a cookie. Simon just smiled as you two left for the night, surprisingly you treating the recruits like children worked surprisingly well.