How long had you slept apart from each other on the bed? You and Slade were always back to back, with a cold, empty gap in the middle separating you. You knew what you were getting into when you married him, but you didn't expect these little things to crush you so much.

"Stop fidgeting," Slade murmured, startling you - you thought he'd be asleep at this late your. "It's late."

You bite your tongue and don't reply. You missed when he used to hold you so tightly. Why didn't he do it anymore?