A/n: First Simon one shot! Yay! I'm glad this book already has so much support! Love you all!!!
~✨Celestial✨~
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~(Y/n)'s POV~

"Are you alright, (Y/n)? You seem stressed," Simon said as I laid down on the couch with a frown plastered on my face. I grabbed a pillow and screamed into it.

Tossing the pillow aside, I sat up and glanced at Simon. "I am stressed! My dad's visiting tomorrow and he doesn't approve of andriods. I tried to lie to him, but he didn't buy it. I know he's gonna want me to get rid of you, but I refuse to do that!" I grabbed the pillow again and threw it across the apartment. "He's such an asshole!"

Simon sat down next to me and placed a caring hand on my knee. "It'll be alright, (Y/n)."

I sigh and rest my head on his shoulder. "I hope so, Simon."

-Next Morning-

Simon woke me up and I groaned as I realized my dad would be here in a few hours. I pinched the bridge of my nose as I sat at the table, drinking a cup of coffee. Curses fell from my mouth between sips.

I placed the cup down gently before turning to face Simon. "How long has it been since we first met?"

"Two years, nine months, and twenty-seven days, (Y/n)."

"And all that time, he didn't want to see me. Wonder what's changed his mind?" I sigh. I got up and wondered if I should hide Simon until Dad's visit is over or I show him that androids aren't evil and truly care about humans.

"(Y/n)?" Simon suddenly appeared in front of me. I stared into his sapphire eyes with my (e/c) ones. "Your temperature is rising."

"That's because I'm freaking out and don't know what to do! I need to call him and say this visit is not happening." I reached for the phone, but Simon placed his hand over mine to stop me from picking it up. Our eyes met once again and he shook his head. I ran a hand through my (h/c) hair. "You're right. I need to face him now."

Another hour passed and my doorbell rang. I nearly jumped out of my skin as I realized my dad was here. Simon accompanied me to the door and opened it. "Good morning, Mr. (L/n)."

My dad eyed Simon with disdain as he walks into my apartment without returning a friendly welcome. I shot him a glare as he didn't even bother saying anything as he walked to the kitchen. I followed him, my footfalls heavy with regret. He sat at the table and I stared at him in anger. "Well, hello to you, too, asshole."

He glared daggers at me, but I was unfazed. "How dare you say that to your own father!"

"Oh, please. You may be my father, but you've treated me like complete shit. If Mom wasn't there, you'd probably have done worse to me."

"You ungrateful piece of shit! I raised you and took time out of my schedule to visit you today!"

I stood my ground as he pounded his fists on the table. From the corner of my eye, I saw Simon's LED was turning red. My dad stood up and approached me, anger boiling his blood and causing his face to become red with fury. He raised his hand and slapped me across the cheek. The force sent my body to the floor and I pressed a hand on my stinging cheek. Simon dashed over and examined the swollen skin as he removed my hand from it. "(Y/n), we need to put ice on it."

"Y-Yeah," I mumble as he helps me up from the cold tile floor. My dad lunged for Simon, but I quickly put myself between them. "You will not touch him! He's my family and if you do, I won't hesitate to call the police."

"All androids are shitty machines and the only things they can do are chores. Get rid of him!" He shouts.

"No!" I shove him away from Simon and into the living room. "He's been the kindest person to me ever since Mom passed. I won't let you get rid of him!"

"You rather have an android around than your own father?"

"Yes! Simon is better than you in every way! I love him!" I clamped a hand over my mouth as I realized what I just said. My dad's eyes widened at the sudden proclamation. It didn't last long and he backhanded me. Unlike earlier, this one was more powerful and I fell backwards. My head collided with the coffee table and my world went black.

~3rd Person POV~

Simon was by (Y/n)'s side in a flash. He lifted her limp body in his arms and saw blood coming from the back of her head where it had made contact with the coffee table. A feeling of worry he had never experienced rose in his chest as he called out to her. "(Y/n)?"

Behind his back, Mr. (L/n) was calling the police and lying about how the android had turned deviant and injured his daughter. The older man grinned evilly as the police barged into the apartment only minutes later. Simon was too preoccupied with (Y/n) to notice them and tried everything in his ability to help her.

"Back away from her!" One officer yelled as he aimed his pistol at Simon. Still, the android was too worried about (Y/n) to hear them.

"Get it away from my daughter!" Mr. (L/n) bellows. Two officers grabbed Simon's arms and dragged him away from (Y/n).

He struggled in their grasp and tried to reach the unconscious woman. "I need to help her!"

"Shut it, you damn machine! You hurt my daughter!"

"No, it was you!" Simon shouts, struggling even harder.

"Get him out of here," one officer said.

"Right away, Sir."

Simon watched helplessly as he was dragged away from (Y/n). The officers took him out of the apartment complex and to their patrol car. Before they could place him in the car, he broke free and knocked them out.

He ran away from the building and only looked back once. Worry gnawed at his hardware, but he knew nothing good would happen if he returned to (Y/n). After running for a few hours, he found himself near an abandoned cargo ship. He stared up at the rustic vessel and muttered its name. "Jericho."

-Three Months Later-

Finding refuge inside the once seaworthy vessel, Simon met other androids who called the place home. More and more androids were finding their way to Jericho as days passed. Below deck, Simon found himself playing with the necklace (Y/n) had given him. He replayed her confession over and over again in his head, listening to her sweet words.

"I love him!"

After months of not knowing if she survived her injury, he found himself wishing he would've shared his feelings with her, as well. His life with (Y/n) was the best, but it was ruined by her father on that horrid day. He was about to slip the necklace back in his pocket, but North caught a glimpse of it. "Nice necklace. Where'd you get it?"

"(Y/n). She was my family before her father ruined it."

North stood next to him, curious as to what brought him to Jericho. "What happened?"

"Her father visited one day and they got into an argument. When he slapped her the second time, she hit her head on the coffee table. He called the police and blamed me for hurting her."

"Did she survive?"

"I... I don't know. I hope she did."

North smiled, "You love her."

Simon nods. "I do. I want to find her and see if she's alright."

North shrugged her shoulders. "What's stopping you?"

"I don't—"

Josh dashed over and interrupted their conversation. "A human has found us."

"Did you capture them?" North questioned.

"Yeah. We're deciding what to do with her right now."

Simon and North followed Josh to a room that was sealed and had a couple of androids on watch. "Let us in," Josh said. They open the door and Simon stepped in first. He scanned the dark room and saw the human was huddled in the corner. Simon stepped closer to get a better look at the cowering girl. His blue eyes widened when he realized who it was. "(Y/n)."

She looked up and her expression matched his. "S-Simon?" She tried to stand, but her hands were bound behind her back and she fell back down. Simon kneeled beside her and undid the ropes. The moment (Y/n) was free, she threw her arms around Simon and hugged him tightly. "I thought I lost you."

He wrapped his arms around her in return. "You're alive," he muttered happily.

"I woke up in the hospital a day after I hit my head. Not even my dad was waiting for me. I was all alone. When I heard he blamed you and you escaped the police, I searched for you the moment I was discharged from the hospital. I had no leads and almost gave up until I heard another android mention something about 'Jericho'. I thought he was talking about the old ship and decided to check it out. And now, here we are."

Simon ran a hand through her (h/c) locks. "I love you, (Y/n)."

She raised her head and stared into his eyes. "That day in the apartment, did you break protocol?"

"Yes, and I experienced different emotions when I saw you were hurt."

"I'm sorry you had to go through all that, especially after becoming deviant."

"Simon," Josh called from the hallway. Said android looked over his shoulder. "She can't stay here."

"Why not?"

"She's human. Her needs are different from ours," North answered.

"But—"

"It's alright, Simon," (Y/n) spoke up. "Do you remember where my apartment is?"

"Yes."

"I'll be there whenever you want to visit. Also, if there's anything I can do for the androids here, I will."

Josh and North smiled at her kind offer. "We'll let you know, (Y/n)," North said.

The girl leaned forward and kissed Simon on the lips. "You better stay safe. My dad's been arrested and you're all I have left. I love you, Simon."

He gingerly pressed his lips against hers. "I promise."