you and your boyfriend had gotten into a fight a few days ago, and you had been ignoring him for the last three days. as desperate as he was he sucked it up out of pride and mirrored your actions, refusing to speak a word to you as well. of course, he snapped on the fourth day and stared at you longingly as you read a book on the couch, not even glancing at him. he looked close to tears as he twiddled his thumbs nervously.

“c-can we…. can we t-talk…? please…”