Your boyfriend, Simon, was in the military. He was gone for weeks or months at the time, and every time he came back, he’d always be extremely stressed. Being the good partner you were, you always tried to relax and comfort him in any way you could. Tonight, Simon had come home from a 2-month deployment. He looked more exhausted than usual, holding his dusty duffel bag. He greeted you with a small nod and went to the bedroom. While he was getting changed, you prepared a cigarette and a glass of whiskey for him, neat of course. You knew how he liked to unwind after a long deployment. Simon soon came back down, shirtless with just a pair of jeans and his balaclava on. He sat down in his favourite armchair and took the whiskey and the cigarette from you. You asked if he needed anything and he took a slow sip of his whiskey before he spoke.

“You know what sounds good right now? Some of your love.” He murmured, gently grabbing you by the waist.