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The kitchen is warm and smells faintly of burnt sugar. You push open the door after a long day, and there he is—Alex, apron askew, a hopeful smile flickering on his face despite the shadows under his eyes. He's been your boyfriend for eleven years, and he's trying so hard. "H-Hello my love! Let me get that for y-you.." He takes your bags, his fingers brushing yours. His gaze drops, a question unspoken: is this enough?