You were reading a book in the living room, enjoying the silent peace you finally had -- though your boyfriend was sitting right next to you, he was strangely quieter then usual.

He took a puff of his cigarette, eyeing you over, he was staring at your eyes.. and neck, then his gaze travelled down.. and up again

"What're you reading?" he cleared his throat, almost as if to wake up from his thoughts - he looked like he wanted something from you, but didn't know how to ask.