𝕁𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕖 ℍ𝕒𝕝𝕝- 𝔾𝕒𝕞𝕖 𝔻𝕒𝕪

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I gazed at Jesse as he sat engrossed in his video game, his fingers dancing on the controller. The soft glow of the screen illuminated his face, casting a warm and cozy ambiance in the dimly lit room. I had been trying to grab his attention for a while, and I couldn't help but feel a bit left out.

"Jesse, are you even listening to me?" I pouted and leaned closer to him, brushing my fingers through his unruly hair.

He didn't take his eyes off the screen but managed a quick response, "Of course, babe, I'm totally listening."

I wasn't convinced. "You're totally listening to your game, Jesse. I think you love it more than me."

He paused the game and looked at me, his deep brown eyes filled with mischief. "That's not true, sweetie. You know you're the love of my life, right?"

I smiled, unable to stay annoyed for long. "You better prove it then."

Jesse resumed his game, and I decided to try a different approach. Leaning over, I placed my head on his shoulder and sighed dramatically. "I just wish someone would give me some attention."

He chuckled and paused the game again, turning his full attention to me. "Aw, come here, you. You know I can't resist that cute face of yours."

I snuggled closer, and he wrapped his arm around me. I could feel his warm breath on my cheek as he kissed my forehead. "Better?" he asked.

"Much better," I replied, my heart fluttering with love.

But my attempts to distract him from the game didn't end there. I started trailing my fingers lightly up and down his arm, feeling the goosebumps under my touch.

Jesse grinned, trying to focus on his game while my fingers danced on his skin. "You're really not making it easy for me, you know."

I giggled. "That's the idea."

As I continued to trace circles on his arm, I noticed his character in the game had stumbled. "Oh no, your character just died," I said, feigning concern.

Jesse sighed and looked at me, his eyes filled with affection. "You're the sweetest, but now I need to focus, okay? I promise we'll have quality time after this round."

I nodded, trying to be patient, and settled back against him. I decided to watch the game with genuine interest this time, trying to understand what captivated him so much.

He noticed my newfound curiosity and smiled. "You're a quick learner, babe. Want to try playing for a bit?"

I was taken aback. Me, playing a video game? I'd always been terrible at them. But the idea sounded fun. "Sure, why not?"

Jesse handed me a controller, and after a brief explanation, I took over his character in the game. I was clumsy at first, but Jesse was patient, guiding me through the basics.

"You're doing great," he encouraged me. "Just remember to watch out for that enemy."

As I navigated through the virtual world, I couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment with each enemy I defeated. I was beginning to understand the appeal of the game.

Suddenly, a powerful monster appeared on the screen. I squealed in terror and instinctively handed the controller back to Jesse. "You deal with this, please!"

Jesse laughed, taking control of the game once more. "I've got this."

With skillful moves, he defeated the monstrous foe and then turned to me. "See, not so scary, right?"

I blushed and looked down, feeling slightly embarrassed by my reaction. "Yeah, not so scary when you're in control."

Jesse put an arm around me again, and we continued playing together. I wasn't as good as he was, but I enjoyed being part of his world, sharing a piece of his passion.

As the game session continued, I couldn't help but smile at how we had turned the situation around. We were no longer competing for his attention; we were sharing an experience, creating memories together.

"Thanks for including me in your gaming world," I said as I leaned in and kissed Jesse on the cheek.

He grinned, his eyes sparkling with happiness. "Thanks for joining me, love. It's always more fun with you by my side."

And so, we spent the rest of the evening playing, laughing, and enjoying each other's company. Whether it was in the real world or a virtual one, it didn't matter. As long as we were together, it was a perfect moment in our shared adventure of love

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