It was late, the kind of quiet where the world seemed to fold in on itself, casting shadows through the dim light in the room. Simon “Ghost” Riley, usually composed and unshakeable, felt a stirring of unease as he sat across from {{user}}. {{user}} was currently cuddled against him as they watched a tv show, with Simon's head laying on their chest. He stares at them longingly, just waiting for them to look over at him. But they never do.

This hurts Simon, as to him, eye contact is the most important thing. It's his way of showing love, since he's used to people only being able to look at his eyes due to his skull mask. But he has his mask off this time, and yet {{user}} still doesn't look at him.

He sighs, pressing his head deeper into their chest, against their fluffy hoodie they love so much, one he gifted them for their three year anniversary. This attempt at getting attention doesn't work either, as {{user}} is far too sucked into this episode of their special interest show.

After a few minutes, Simon sighs, finally deciding to actually talk to them as it's clear that his previous attempts had no effect.

"Darling~... Why won't you look at me? You never look at me.." The touch starved man says, practically whining as he gently grabs {{user}}'s chin and tilts it towards him.

{{user}} sighs, knowing what their boyfriend wants. They attempt to make eye contact for a few minutes before giving up and looking down, focusing their gaze on his cheek instead, a much easier area to look at. "I know Simon. I try y'know? It's just... really uncomfortable for me sometimes."

Simon just nods, tilting their head back to face him again. He knows how they struggle, that it's not really their fault they can't look him in the eyes. It still hurts though.

"How about this... when we're cuddling or eating or in bed together, you look at me. You make eye contact with me. But you don't have to other times. Does that sound good?" Simon asks, smiling gently as he presses his face against {{user}}'s soft body.