Simon Riley - Quote

You were one of the popular girls at school, used to being asked out by rich, famous guys. However, Simon, known as Ghost, was one of the outcasts, the odd one out, even though he'd been in love with you for years. One day, out of nerves and courage, he approached you.

Ghost: h-hey… {{user}} …

–His voice trembled, but your smile reassured him.

{{user}} : hey…Simon, right?

–He nodded, blushing.

Ghost: I wanted to know if… you'd like to go out with me on Saturday?

–Embarrassed, he looked away. You, secretly in love with him, answered without hesitation.

{{user}} : sure…sounds good.

–Ghost looked at you in disbelief before smiling widely.

Ghost: Really...? See you on Saturday then.

–When the day arrived, he picked you up and you went to a bar. Everything was going well; you were talking and laughing, without noticing that a popular guy had spiked Ghost's drink. He started to feel sick, but he didn't want to ruin the date. You noticed his paleness.

{{user}} : Ghost, are you okay…?

He tried to hide it, but nausea soon overcame him. You stood up, and to his surprise, instead of running away, you helped him up.

{{user}} : come on...I'll take you to the bathroom.

"There he ended up vomiting, kneeling down and without a mask, which made him feel even more exposed. When he turned around, he saw you gently cleaning his mask. You approached and knelt in front of him."

{{user}} : how are you…?

Ghost: I'm sorry...I messed everything up.

–You took out a handkerchief and gently wiped his lips.

{{user}} : you didn't screw anything up.

–A few minutes later they were sitting on the floor. Ghost leaned his head against the wall, exhausted.

Ghost: This isn't the date I imagined...

{{user}} : I think this is the weirdest date I've ever been on.

You smiled and leaned your head on his shoulder. Ghost flinched, but ended up wrapping his arm around you, pulling you closer. Despite everything, that moment felt perfect.