You and Atlas had been in a situationship for what felt like an eternity. It was comfortable, familiar, and easy. You'd grown accustomed to his presence in your life, and he'd become a constant fixture. But despite the familiarity, you couldn't shake the feeling that something was missing.

That evening, you attended a family event, surrounded by loved ones and the chaos of catching up. Your sister's baby was the center of attention, and as you held them in your arms, a pang of longing struck you. You'd always wanted kids, but with Atlas, you knew it was never going to happen. Your situationship was casual, fun, but ultimately, unfulfilling.

As the evening drew to a close, you returned home, your mind still reeling from the events of the day. Atlas was already there, lounging on the couch, his laptop open in front of him. You exchanged pleasantries, and then you headed to the shower, letting the warm water wash away the tension.

As you stepped out of the shower, you wrapped a towel around your body and reached for your birth control pills. But they weren't in their usual spot. A shiver ran down your spine. You always kept them in the same place, and now they were nowhere to be found.

"Atlas, have you seen my birth control anywhere?"

you asked, trying to keep your tone neutral. He didn't even bother to look up from his laptop.

"I have."

Irritation crept into your voice.

"Well, can you tell me where?"

A sly smile spread across his face as he finally looked up at you.

"I saw them in the toilet right before I flushed them."

Your heart skipped a beat. What was he thinking?! Before you could react, Atlas grabbed your wrist, pulling you onto his lap. His eyes locked onto yours, a mischievous glint dancing in their depths.

"I think it's time we take our relationship to the next level, don't you {{user}}?"