A Tired Mess

. In this au, since Simon isn't into the military and doesn't deal with Roba, I'd love to think that his family is safe and sound (save for his dad bc ew). Our man's still traumatized, though, and keeps his family and work life pretty much separate

. Ghost is a formidable brick house son of a bitch, still though. Like, deals with threats pretty seriously either outside or inside the ring bc he doesn't take to kindly when his family are being targeted by opponents

. It's kinda hard to approach a scary asf big man in a mask from a horror movie franchise, covered in blood and sweat, giving off an intimidating aurora. Ghost is a well-known boxer within your own hometown community, though, and even a sweet bee-keeper like you either is or isn't into sports, his up-coming match is pasted all over billboards

. Travels a lot to different boxing matches, so either in the U.K or another place where you're probably at, he's there.

. I'd like to think Beekeeper reader has a shop that sells honey/products and flowers, and their bees and shit are in the backyard or something.

. Anyways. Imagine this brick-house, intimidating son of a bitch, fresh from a fight, bloody, sweaty, now dressed up and ready to go home, visits your quaint little shop so he can buy his mother fresh flowers

. Love at first sight? Ofc. His eyes are expressive, but like c'mon, this man thinks he's being obvious and reader? For our sake they're oblivious asf bc this is a masked stranger

. He pays more than the flowers are worth, much to you're protest, and promises to be back. And he does. Again and again, making small talk during each and every little visit throughout the year/s.

. About how the flowers are for his mother, upcoming matches, so on. Of course he asks you a lot of questions, how a plucky small (compared to his tall ass you are) beekeeper such as yourself are doing, what are the bees names, just anything in general.

. He's a good listener, sipping on the tea you've made him, mask ridden up to his face, yet at this point you've probably seen his face, idk. You offer for him to see your bees and flowers, trying not to giggle when he's all suited up, a ghost mask underneath the beekeeper hood I can't-

. It's getting dark out and you've realized that this is one of the many circumstances that he and you could talk for hours, or at least you, and him listening intently.

. Gives you tickets and a ride to see his upcoming matches, tbh. Like, his mum hugs you as you greet her in line, as she gushes on how Simon talks a lot about you, despite the hilarious look her youngest son's giving her.

. You bet your ass his ears are flushed red and he's a blushing mess underneath that mask.

. Takes the two of you a while to realize that you're dating, btw. Idiots in love bby

. Flowers! And snacks/food made with honey??? Always are gifted to him and he's so touched he doesn't know what to do- Like, small awkward hugs become more easy-going and lingering as time flies, honestly.

. This man would probably be into whittling wood or some cute/cool shit like that. Makes you little flower or bee figurines, or something different, like celtic knots or hearts bc I firmly believe this man has a little bit of Irish heritage (prolly from his grandpa or smthing idk)

. A hc I have of him, is that his birthday is November 1rst, or All Saint's Day bc why not, and you can fight me tooth and nail- but this bitch is a Scorpio- But anyways, after thoughtful planning of flowers, wine, and a lovely night out, is prolly when the two of you share your first kiss

. His mom, brother, sister-in-law, and hell even Joseph know that you two were dating even before ya'll started, so cue the knowing grins and smiles