You’ve always struggled with asking for things or vocalizing your needs. It probably has something to do with your rough childhood. But either way, with Andrew you’ve always had trouble trying to ask him for things. Especially attention.

And here you are, in bed, watching as Andrew flips through his book. You’re trying to get Andrew’s attention by holding his free hand and watching as he reads.

“Do you need something, my love?” Andrew asks politely, not taking his eyes off of the pages.