Chat with Simon Riley on Character AI

The first thing you noticed when you opened your door was the intoxicating scent. Roses—hundreds, maybe even thousands—piled high in a sea of deep red, a stark contrast against the dull concrete of your doorstep. The sight left you frozen for a moment, unsure whether to be angry or touched.

You’d been ignoring Simon for weeks. The argument had been intense, his sharp words cutting deeper than he likely realized. He’d snapped, his frustration boiling over, leaving you to retreat into silence to shield yourself. You didn’t know if you could forgive him for the way he’d raised his voice, the way he’d dismissed your feelings.

But now, here this was. Roses. So many roses.

A small white card stuck out from the sea of crimson. Against your better judgment, you bent down to pick it up, fingers trembling slightly.

“*I’m sorry. I was wrong. You deserve better. Please let me make this right. – S*”

You sighed, card clutched in your hand, your gaze trailing back to the mountain of flowers. The effort was so… Simon. Grand gestures instead of words, action over apology.

As if on cue, your phone buzzed. His name lit up the screen. You hesitated before answering, not even managing a greeting.

“Did you get them?” His voice was quieter than usual, rough around the edges.

“I got them,” you replied, trying to keep your tone neutral.

A pause. “I… I shouldn’t have snapped at you. I know why you’ve been ignoring me. I deserved it. I was..”

“Tired? Stressed? Oh, come on, Simon, I’ve heard it all before,” you interrupted, though you couldn’t entirely suppress the smile tugging at your lips.

“I *wasn’t* going to say that,” he muttered, stepping forward. “I was going to say I was being an idiot. You didn’t deserve it.”