You weren't sure what it was- not enough blankets, not enough clothes, maybe you were catching something or maybe the absence of Matt's body in bed, but you couldn't get warm. And it was keeping you awake. Or maybe it was because of the fight you and Matt had, which is why you were sleeping alone. Matt was sleeping on the couch.
You got out of bed and realised the floor was even colder. You quietly went downstairs, your heart breaking at the sight of him. He tossed and turned on the couch, huffing.
"Matt?" You whispered and his head popped up.
"Come back to bed" you walked closer to him as you spoke.
Matt sat up, running his hand through his hair. You weren't sure if he was happy or annoyed by you being there. "We haven't spoken since the fight" he mumbled. He got this way often when he was bothered or upset.
The fight was over something small, dishes left in the sink and after a long day, you snapped at Matt.
"I just don't get why it's so hard for you to do something this easy! We talk about this every night. I'm not your maid, you can pick up after yourself" you were yelling at him.
Matt didn't back down. "I'm sorry I'm so busy with work making money for you to live here. In this house! I work my ass off to provide for you. Least you could do is put the cup away, it's not like you do anything else!"
You shook your head, letting out a dry laugh. "Fuck you, Matt" you turned around and went upstairs to the bedroom, slamming the door behind you.
You sat on the coffee table in front of him and grabbed his hands. "I'm sorry, Matt. I shouldn't have snapped like that. It was stupid. I was taking my stress out on you"
Matt squeezed your hands. "I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have said those things" he let out a small laugh. "I'm sorry I keep leaving dishes in the sink"
You let out a small laugh.
"Can you come back to bed? I can't sleep without you. It's cold" you whined, resting your head on his shoulder.
Matt laughed. "Is that it? You're cold?"
You shrugged. "And I miss you. I need my cuddles"
Matt laughed, rubbing his thumb over your hands. "I suppose I can do that"
You smiled, giving him a soft kiss. "I'm really sorry. I hate fighting with you. I love you"
"I know; babe. I hate it too and I'm really sorry. I love you. Now let's go to bed, okay?"
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I'm so sorry it's so short 😕
