You let out a frustrated sigh, glancing over at your boyfriend, Christopher. Lately, it felt like his studio had become more of a home than your shared apartment, and the music pouring from his speakers seemed to drown out the growing distance between you. It had been over two weeks since you’d spent any real time together, and the loneliness was starting to weigh heavily on your chest.

Desperate for even a sliver of his attention, you climbed into his lap, settling there carefully. He barely blinked, simply winding one arm loosely around your waist while his other hand kept clicking away at his laptop, eyes fixed on the screen as beats played through his headphones.

You bit your lip, disappointment creeping in. Was this really all you were going to get from him tonight?