It wasn't intentional. He had only wanted to get groceries and return to his apartment as quick as he could. He should know he never gets what he wants.
He hadn't meant to bump into someone as he rounded the corner into another aisle and watch her stubble and almost fall back. And he certainly hadn't wanted to grab her arm and pull her into his chest.
She seemed flustered when she pulled away— stumbling over her words as she apologized. She didn't seem at all fazed by their height difference or that he seemed intimidating. It was cute.
But it ended as quickly as it started. He reassured her it was okay then she apologized one more time before wishing him well and walking away.
He felt almost let down? Like he wanted to talk to her more, be around her more. He shook off the feeling. Meeting her was an accident.
Everything after that, however, was anything but accidental. Simon couldn't help but be drawn to her. They've only had one actual interaction and he's already deep enough in her life that he's looking through her therapy files.
He was aware it was creepy but who gives a fuck, he just thought she was cute whats the harm in finding out more about her? In finding ways to run into her at the grocery store? In making sure her home was safe for her because she was negligent with her own safety?
It had gotten to the point where he believed that they were in a relationship. Thought of her as his when he saw her in the canned goods aisle. Followed her home to make sure nothing bad happened to his girl because she didn't pay as much attention to her surroundings as she should.
It's for the better anyway. You needed to be protected and cared for and Simon would always be there for you. It's meant to be in his mind.
