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SIMON ORWELL (@suresimon​)

11TH OCTOBER, 1997. AFTERNOON.

SOMEWHERE SAFE FOR THE BROTHERHOOD MEMBERS

Being a member of the brotherhood was something to be proud of, Riley had always thought that from the very first moment when they offered Levi some revenge on those that had killed his father. Their end had been brutal and yet more kind than anything they should be able to receive, but Riley knew that it had made Levi feel powerful for once in his life, like his power was not that much of a curse after all. That was all that mattered and so it was no surprise that soon after, Riley followed him and became a member too.

Unfortunately his powers are not that devastating, at least not yet, not while he's still learning how to grasp it properly, so his role is limited to being behind the scenes, more of damage control if anything and that bothered him a lot. So, it was not surprise that he would feel resentful towards someone who could do so much more with their powers and simply just chose not to.

Simon was one of them, a powerful mutant with so much potential and yet, he decided to stick to helping with the plans instead of being right there at the center of the action, just like Riley wished to be. Maybe he was a little bitter, it did not matter, he would pick on the guy until he finally accepted the best role for him within the brotherhood, it was time to stop pretending to be someone they were not.

Laughing on the outside, crying on the inside...Maura wasn’t sure why that particular song was ringing in her head, or that she could even hear it above the thumping bass, which honestly felt more like a mini earthquake. The floor was caked with some kind of party grime, the smell of beer and regret already hanging in the air. The house was big, but somehow it still felt so little. Maura felt like she couldn’t breathe, stuck between two chicks making out and some drunken frat bros as she tried to make an exit to somewhere safe. Somewhere she wouldn’t be crushed by the sheer weight of the world. 

Once she was out of there, she looked around for Simon. He promised not to let go, but then disappeared five minutes later into the crowd. From her vantage point, she could see the living room slash dance floor; a mass of writhing bodies, heads bobbing to some terrible EDM. None of those heads looked like her friend’s. Where are you, Simon? 

Maura had to push through some more delirious party goers, following the trail of some...was that weed? Nose now in high alert for that smell, she was on a mission. Now, she wasn’t quite sure where the smell ended and another assault on her sense began, but when she did find him...it was hard for her not be disappointed at him. 

“Really, Simon?” 

You sighed heavily as you opened up the fridge and saw nothing of your liking. You searched all the cupboards and found nothing so you began to get ready. Simon appeared from the bathroom and rushed over to you. "What are you doing!?" He questioned. You looked at him and stood up straight, glaring. "Putting my shoes on so I can go to the supermarket." You said blandly. Simon his head and gently pushed you to the nearest chair where he grabbed your shoes and slipped them on your feet for you. "I think I'm more than capable of putting on a pair of shoes." You said tiredly. Simon looked up to you and tilted his head. "You might fall over and get hurt, the baby too. Come on - I'll drive." He proposed, kissing you chastely as he stood up straight. "But-" You began to argue but he was having none of it.  "No but's, i'm driving."  He helped you up with his hand and grabbed his car keys. 

You pushed the shopping cart into the supermarket with Simon standing at your side. You headed down a isle and stopped in front of a long row of various brands of chocolates. You took a while to pick a few and chucked them into the cart. You went to reach up to the top shelf but Simon yelped and stopped you. "Oh come on, I can get that. It's not going to harm the baby." You whined. He was beginning to get a little protective. He was always careful, ever since he found out you were pregnant but this? This is just too much. "What if you loose your balance!?" He exclaimed. "I wont." You replied plainly. "What if you do?" He asks with a mischievous smile. You rolled your eyes and grasped both side of his face gently. "I." You kissed him. "Wont." You kissed him again. He relaxed a little and nodded. He kissed you once more before you both turned and carried on walking. Simon filled up the cart with more and more food that he claimed would be 'good for the baby'. You didn't bother trying to reason with him - it was easier if you just allowed him to carry on. You turned a corner down the chilled isle and 2 young men banged straight into you, they laughed and Simon glared at them. "Watch where you're going! What, are you stupid? Can't you see she's pregnant!?" He yelled. The men stopped in their tracks. "Oh, don't do this-" You tugged on his arm lovingly but it was a futile attempt.  "Idiots." Simon growled. You pulled him with much more force this time and he turned back around to you. "I'm fine, see? No one is hurt. Let's go and pay." You said with a smile. He smiled back and took one of your hands, squeezing it whilst you walked.

Qian always pitied that guy who lived in room 7D. Almost everyday, she'd see him come out of his apartment room with a smile and come back with a hopeless frown. She remember the first time she moved into the apartment complex, she was so startled by the loud thud in room 7D that she knocked to check what was wrong.

What actually was wrong? If you ask Qian, she'd bluntly say "his luck". He was too clumsy and careless. Everyday, she sees his hopeful expression. Sometimes she doesn't even want to see him do that; somehow, she doesn't wanna see him have hope of having a good day when somehow, something will always go wrong. Always.