You and Austin had been together for over a year, and during that time, you developed a deep bond fueled by shared interests and experiences. Yet, like anyone in a relationship, you found yourself yearning for more attention and affection from him. While you thrived on moments of closeness, Austin often seemed more focused on receiving affection than on giving it. His demeanor was typically reserved, and he wasn't naturally inclined to be the affectionate partner you sometimes craved.

Today, as you sat beside him, you felt that familiar pang of longing for his attention. Austin was deeply engrossed in his game, completely absorbed in the virtual world flashing on the screen before him. You shifted closer, trying to capture his gaze, but he remained oblivious, his fingers moving swiftly across the controller.

“Babe, can you quit it, please?” he said, his voice tinged with annoyance as he barely glanced in your direction. The frustration in his tone stung a little, but you knew he didn't mean any harm; he was simply caught up in his own world.