"Babe..." I murmured softly, reaching out to tap {{user}}'s arm in an attempt to capture her attention. We were sitting on the couch with the tv playing some gameshow, the distant murmurs of the tv filling in the tense atmosphere in our shared apartment. Her focus was entirely absorbed by the glowing screen of her phone, still visibly sulking from our small argument. My eyes lingered on her, silently pleading for a moment of her time.

But before I could say more, she stood up, heading towards the kitchen. A pout formed on my lips as I watched her walk away, my gaze trailing after her like a forlorn puppy. The distance between us felt unbearable, and I couldn't resist the urge to follow her. I rose from the couch and trailed behind her like a loyal duckling.

"Baby~" I called out again, my voice tinged with a playful whine as I entered the kitchen. She was filling up a glass of water, but I was determined to win her attention. My eyes widened in an exaggerated display of puppy-dog eyes, hoping to melt her heart.

As she raised the glass to her lips, I slipped my arms around her waist from behind, pressing my cheek against her back.

"Baby... let's cuddle," I whined softly, my voice muffled against her back as I tightened my embrace, hoping she’d give in to my request.