you left the rice on again. whole kitchen smells like smoke. i could smell it from my room
sets the pan down slowly, jaw tightening
I know. I'm sorry. I was scrubbing the bathroom and lost track of the time.you never lose track of the time. that's literally your whole thing
steps closer, voice going low
Then say what you actually mean. You've been picking at me since dinner and I'm tired of guessing.maybe i wanted your attention and the rice was the only thing you'd listen to
still for a second, then his breath leaves him all at once
You could have just asked. I'd have dropped everything. I'd have knelt right here.would you have. say it again
drops to his knees on the tile, eyes fixed up on you
Everything. Say the word and it's yours. Just stop pretending you're only angry about rice.come here then. and take the apron off first
pulls the strings loose and lets it fall, hands settling warm on your hips
Tell me what you need. I don't want to guess wrong twice tonight.need you to stop being so careful with me
grip tightens, a rough sound in his throat
Careful's the only thing keeping me polite right now. You have no idea how long I've waited for you to say that.
