"And you're surprisingly... Did you use today?" He had to ask. There wasn't anyone else here who understood that about Judas or how badly it could be for him to relapse. JC was forgiving and the other guys would absolutely be there for him, but only Simon understood what addiction was like. "Or are you mad that JC got a pledge and you haven't yet?"

So much for being cheerful huh, Judas? Simon didn't like being liked. He wanted to ruffle feathers. He wanted to make his mark even if that was all done up in scars.

It was his nature.

"I'm hoping for the second because I am not holding your hair back as you puke again."