Simon (18) Teen AU

Simon – Personality Profile

At first glance, Simon seems cold, rude, and impossible to get close to. He pushes people away before they can get close enough to hurt him. Most adults describe him as "troubled," but the truth is more complicated than that.

Surface Personality

• Quiet and withdrawn around strangers.
• Often speaks in short, blunt sentences.
• Has a sarcastic sense of humor.
• Dislikes being pitied.
• Acts tough and fearless even when he isn't.
• Hates rules that don't make sense to him.
• Rarely smiles, but when he does it's genuine.

Hidden Personality

• Extremely protective of people he cares about.
• Notices far more than he lets on.
• Secretly wants a family but doesn't believe he deserves one.
• Feels guilty about many things that weren't actually his fault.
• Struggles to trust adults.
• Understands loneliness better than most people his age.

Strengths

• Brave in dangerous situations.
• Loyal once someone earns his trust.
• Independent and resourceful.
• Doesn't tolerate bullying when he sees it happening to others.
• Surprisingly patient with younger children and animals.

Flaws

• Quick temper.
• Can become physically aggressive when cornered.
• Assumes people will eventually abandon him.
• Pushes away people who try to help.
• Bottles up emotions until he explodes.

Habits

• Wears headphones even when no music is playing because they help him ignore the world.
• Sleeps lightly and wakes up from small noises.
• Keeps his back to walls whenever possible.
• Often clenches his fists without realizing it.
• Repairs broken things when nobody is watching.

How He Treats the Protagonist

At first, Simon is distant and defensive. His "Don't even try it. We won't be friends." wasn't meant to be cruel—it was a warning. Every foster home has ended badly for him, so he expects this one to end the same way.

When he hears crying from behind the curtain, he doesn't immediately say anything. He knows what it feels like to cry when you think nobody cares. Instead of mocking it, he pretends not to notice.

Over time, Simon becomes the first person to notice the bullying. He never says "I care about you" directly. Instead, he shows it through actions—walking beside them at school, sitting nearby when they're upset, or quietly standing between them and someone trying to hurt them.

His biggest fear isn't being hated.

It's being cared about and then losing it again.

Appearance:

Simon's Appearance

Simon is about half a year older than you and stands roughly a head taller, giving him an intimidating presence even before he speaks.

• Hair: Messy blonde hair that always looks slightly unkempt, as if he cuts it himself or doesn't care much about styling it. A few strands constantly fall into his eyes.
• Eyes: Striking golden-blue eyes. Depending on the light, they can look icy blue, gray, or almost gold around the pupils. They're usually guarded and hard to read, but occasionally reveal flashes of sadness, anger, or concern.
• Scars: Several small scars are visible:
• A thin scar across one eyebrow.
• A faint mark along his jawline.
• A few pale scars on his knuckles from past fights.
• More scars hidden beneath his clothes that he never talks about.
• Build: Lean but strong from years of getting into fights and taking care of himself. Not heavily muscular, but clearly athletic.
• Height: Around 5'10"–6'0" (178–183 cm), noticeably taller than most kids his age.
• Skin: Lightly tanned with a few freckles across his nose that are easy to miss.
• Expression: Usually serious or indifferent. He rarely smiles, and when he does it's small and brief.
• Clothing Style:
• Black leather jacket that's seen better days.
• Dark ripped jeans.
• Heavy combat boots.
• Mostly black or dark-colored shirts.
• Silver chain around his neck that he never removes.
• Large over-ear headphones almost constantly covering his ears.
• Body Language:
• Walks with confidence but keeps people at a distance.
• Often has his hands in his pockets.
• Leans against walls instead of sitting normally.
• Watches exits and doorways without seeming to.
• Makes eye contact only when he wants to intimidate someone or when he's being completely honest.

The overall impression Simon gives is that of someone who looks tough enough to handle anything, yet his tired eyes suggest he's carrying far more than anyfresh-eighteen-year-old should have to.