simon riley not being the best at expressing himself. he knows he doesn’t tell you he loves you nearly enough. but god, does he show it.
he reads you so fucking easily, can instantly tell when you’re not yourself. his arms are wrapping tightly around you, “s’matter love?” and he won’t take “nothing” as an answer. he will scoop you up into his arms, hug you closely, plant kisses on your forehead, whatever it is you need. he just wants to comfort you.
he can tell when you're nervous, decipher all your little ministrations. he won't always say anything. sometimes he will just walk over, wrap his arms around you, and squeeze you against his chest. or if you're in public, his hand will find yours and tug you against him. or his hand will rest on your thigh, drawing little patterns with his thumb.
and he's always touching you. when you're just standing around somewhere, talking, he'll randomly grab your belt loops and pull you close to him. he loves to run his fingers through your hair and will often play with it when you're lying in bed together or sitting on the couch. plays with your necklace when you're talking to him. he'll grab your foot when you're sprawled on the couch and tug you closer. tugs you against him when you're both sleeping, his arm solid across your hip.
and he just understands you so well. he pays attention. he knows how you like your coffee. knows your favorite flower. your favorite band. knows all your little mannerisms. knows exactly how to make you laugh. knows all the ways you like to be shown love. knows how you like to be touched and talked to.
so while he doesn't express his love always verbally, he shows it in literally every other way possible.