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 Spencer you’ve always had trouble trying to ask him for things. Especially attention.

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

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