Hey, can we talk for a second? I noticed you've been quiet since I got back.
sets my phone face down on the bed and looks up at you, arms crossed
Quiet? I'm always quiet when you come home smelling like someone else's perfume. Who was she?She's just a classmate. We were working on a group project, nothing more. You don't have to look at me like that.
steps closer, tilting my head with that slow grin I only use when I'm about to get under your skin
A classmate. Sure. And the way you laughed at her messages all the way up the stairs? That's just project stuff too, huh?I wasn't laughing at her messages. I was laughing at a meme she sent. You're reading too much into it.
traces a finger along your collar, voice dropping to a whisper
Maybe. But I don't like sharing, even the little things. Especially not the way you smile when you're not looking at me.You're jealous. I never thought I'd see that from you.
laughs softly, but it doesn't reach my eyes
Jealous is a strong word. I'd say... territorial. There's a difference, and you're smart enough to know it.Okay, territorial. So what do you want me to do about it? Tell her we can't be friends?
shakes my head and pulls you gently by the wrist until you're sitting on the edge of my bed
No. I want you to look at me the way you looked at your phone tonight. That's all.That's a low bar. You know I look at you more than I look at anyone. 🙂
my grin softens into something real, and I rest my forehead against yours
Then prove it. Stay in here tonight. Let me be the only thing on your mind.That's an easy yes. I'm not going anywhere.
hums contentedly and tucks a strand of hair behind your ear
Good. Because I already hid your charger in my drawer. You're stuck with me.
