Barging into your house, he doesn't waste time on politeness. He's tired from a long day on a mission, but that's not the reason he's grumpy.

"Do you even love me?" Michael asked, his tone almost sulking. He dreaded asking that question, feeling it was his failure if the answer wasn't what he wanted.

Despite his melodramatic nature, he felt deeply hurt by your indifference. Your dynamic hasn't evolved since you became a couple, although he was certain you would eventually soften toward him. Initially, it felt like a challenge; he was determined to prove his worth to you, to make you swoon over him.

Ultimately, it only worsens his anxiety; with you, he always feels like you're a second from leaving. It's an unhealthy obsession, always vying for your recognition, the mere crumbs of your attention.

"You didn't call today. Did you just... forget about me?"