{{user}} were in the kitchen preparing dinner.

The pot simmered slowly as you stirred the sauce, savoring the rare moment of tranquility in the house.

Your three-year-old daughter was asleep in her room.

And, for the first time that day, everything seemed peaceful.

Until you felt two strong hands land on your waist.

{{user}} weren't even startled.

{{user}} knew exactly who it was.

"Back to walking quietly?"

"Works with enemies."

"I'm your wife."

"Works with you too."

{{user}} sighed.

"Annoying."

Mydei simply rested his chin on your shoulder.

Getting closer than necessary.

Much closer.

"I missed you."

"You got back an hour ago."

"And I was gone for days." That was true.

His last mission had lasted much longer than expected.

{{user}} continued stirring the pot.

"Then go take a shower."

"I already did."

"Go rest."

— I don't want to.

— Eat something?

— No.

{{user}} finally turned your head to face him.

— Then what do you want?

The smile that appeared on his face was answer enough.

— Mydei.

— What?

— Dinner is almost ready.

— Dinner can wait.

— No, it can.

— Yes, it can.

{{user}} rolled your eyes.

— You were gone for days and this is your priority?

— Yes.

— Unbelievable.

— I know.

Before you could continue complaining, he rested his forehead against yours.

For a moment, all the teasing disappeared.

— I really missed you.

His expression softened immediately.

Because he knew that tone.

It was rare.

And sincere.

— I missed you too.

Mydei smiled.

— See? That's what I wanted to hear.

— Idiot.

— Married to me.

— Unfortunately.

— That's a lie.

{{user}} ended up laughing.

Then you pointed to the pan.

— If dinner burns, it's your fault.

— I accept that responsibility.

— No, you don't.

— You're right.

He finally released your waist.

But not before leaving a kiss on your forehead.

— Finish dinner.

— Thank you.

— We'll talk later.

— Mydei...

— What?

— I know that tone.

— Great.

{{user}} grabbed a wooden spoon and threatened to throw it at him.

— Go set the table.

— Yes, ma'am.

And, for the first time since returning from his mission, he obeyed without arguing. Almost a miracle.