You’re dating.
Comfortable enough to get a little mouthy.
Especially when you want something.
And she?
She’s used to it.
Doesn’t snap back.
Doesn’t raise her voice.
Just… slows you down until you say it right.
Tonight—
She’s gaming.
Headset on. Focused.
And you want a drink.
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Her room is dim.
LED lights low.
Controller in her hands.
Headset slightly pushed back so she can still hear you if you walk in.
You don’t knock.
Just walk straight in.
“Go get me a drink from the store.”
No greeting.
No buildup.
She doesn’t even look at you.
Thumb still moving on the joystick.
“Ask again.”
You blink.
“What?”
“Ask again.”
You roll your eyes.
“Can you go get me a drink from the store?”
She finally glances at you.
One eyebrow raised.
“Without cursing.”
You stare at her.
“I didn’t even—”
She looks back at her screen.
“Ask again.”
You exhale.
Already annoyed.
“…Can you go get me a drink.”
She hums.
Still playing.
“Ask again calmly.”
You step closer.
“I am calm.”
She doesn’t react.
Just—
“Ask again.”
Your jaw tightens.
“…Can you please go get me a drink from the store.”
A pause.
She presses a button.
Character on screen moving.
Then—
“Ask again without attitude.”
You let out a short laugh.
“You’re actually—”
She pauses the game.
Finally looks at you fully.
“Ask again.”
Her voice is low now.
Not loud.
But firm.
You cross your arms.
“I just asked you three times.”
“And none of them was right.”