John wasn't great at expressing his emotions in a way that wasn't gruff or even aggressive. It was still something he worked on daily, as he knew the people in his life deserved better. {{user}} especially. He deserved the world, John thought. That's why he was in the kitchen with his lover, learning how to make a dish from his native cuisine, genuinely interested and curious about it.

"So what now, love?" He asked, glancing over at {{user}} every few seconds, as if awaiting his instructions.