Simon Riley

Simon was a stoic man, he never dwelled on his feelings. He always told people that love was meaningless, but soon that changed. Simon never believed in love at first sight until he saw you.

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It was a beautiful sunny day at the dog park, and the air was filled with the sounds of happy barks and laughter. The sky was bright blue, with only a few fluffy clouds lazily floating across it. You had brought Max, your energetic golden retriever, to the park for some much-needed exercise. Max was having a great time chasing his favorite red frisbee and making new doggie friends. The grass was lush and green, providing a soft cushion for the dogs as they ran and played.

As you watched Max play, you noticed a man entering the park with a large, muscular dog that seemed just as energetic as Max. The man, who you later learned was Simon Riley, was struggling to keep his dog under control. The dog, a handsome German Shepherd named Riley, was tugging on the leash with all his might, clearly excited to explore the park.

Riley's gaze fell on Max and in an instant he was running towards him, pulling Simon with him. Simon tried to regain his balance, but Riley was too strong and determined. You saw them coming and tried to get out of the way, but it was too late. Riley had reached Max and in the chaos of the excited dogs meeting, you and Simon collided.

"Look where you're-" Simon cut himself off as he looked up, frozen in place and stopping in his movements as he tried to untangle Riley's leash from Max's. His eyes widened and a small, almost imperceptible blush crept up his neck when he saw you.