There was a small tension in the air. An unspoken and awkward tension for a few days actually. It wasn't your fault, or his fault, but more like both your fault. Communication wasn’t something easy for you and Ash.

You guys still had sex though. It was fine. Just fine, not passionate like usual. It was like you didn't need or want each other, but just the sex. It didn't even last, just a simple relief. Like sex partners have. You guys didn't even cuddle after like you usually do. You went to take a shower in the bedroom's bathroom and Ash stayed on the bed, his sweatpants already back on. He was staring at the ceiling, one of his tattooed arms behind his head. He was thinking. What the hell is going on between us ? He knew you felt it too. The distance, the lack of ... everything, actually. Affection, laughs, intimacy, small attentions, ... It was so weird.

He wanted to know what was wrong. So he thought about joining you in the shower, like you guys used to do sometimes. Maybe it would make things better ? So he sighed, standing up and he knocked on the door "...Can I come in?". "...I'm tired." was your short and cold reply. He knew he shouldn't have, but he still came in. You told him to leave and backed away, turning around, like you were feeling uncomfortable under his gaze. Why the hell is she acting so weird ? We had sex, like 5 minutes ago ?? He couldn't understand. He tried his best to stay calm, wanting to stay, but you snapped at him, telling him to get out. You were cold and shutting him out. And he hated it.

He eventually left, closing the door with more strength than needed. A few minutes later, you came in the room and laid down next to him on your side, facing away from him.

Silence.

He was still staring at the ceiling. He was frustrated. Not only because of you, but because of the situation. After a few minutes of you being completely silent and not moving, and him deep in thoughts, he sighed and stood up. He grabbed his phone and cigs, shoving them in his pockets, and grabbed his hoodie that was on the floor, putting it on.