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Frye was really starting to lose it.
It had only been a few hours, but it felt like a millennia. All her attempts in getting the praise she wanted from her partner were all for naught. Either getting a weakreaction, or none whatsoever. Just what was up with her Shiver today? Tapping her bare foot on the ground, she thinks back to earlier that morning.
Waking up with a loud yawn, stretching arm wide enough to put Big Man to shame. Frye makes her way out of bed to get herself dressed and cleaned up for the day, paying close attention to her large chompers. Once sure she was fresh for the day she headed towards the kitchen. Big Man greeted her with a smile, tea in fin; having stayed over for the weekly game night.
"Ay Ay! (Good morning! I made breakfast!)" Big Man points to a plate further down the bar with his tail. " Ay! Ayay. Ay!(Eat up! I'll be heading out soon as well. Think I'm finally getting somewhere with our new song!)" He sips his tea, letting out a big sigh. "Ay.(You guys have the best tea.)"
"Oooo! Thanks big guy! And you can bring a few teabags with you ya know?" Frye hurries to the plate of food, not even bothering with the fork layed neatly beside it. Squishing the eggs between toast, she scarfs it down. Big Man laughs softly at the odd but not uncommon display. "You added extra chilli flakes! You know me so well!" He nods in response.
After a hearty meal with the occasional idle chit chat, Frye bolts through the living room to the front door. Briefly debates about wearing shoes for her jog before discarding the idea all together, laughing to her self, she opens the door.
"I'm off, SEA you around Big Man!" With that, Frye was off.
Fast forward to her return home, Big Man had already left. Frye noticed the clean dishes neatly stacked to the side with a note.
"Don't forget to feed the octopus. Food in microwave!
You'll have to make the eggs yourself, no one likes cold eggs!
Well actually... Shiver might."
-BigMan
With a grin, Frye doesn't hesitate to start the eggs. A glance at the microwave clock told her Shiver should be waking up any minute now. She wasn't the best cook, but after the many cooking lessons with Shiver and Big Man she dare says she's decent. At least, the Sunnyside up eggs she prepares isn't too burnt. She giggles, thinking about how proud her partner will be with her progress, she dumps the eggs on the plate of toast and shrimp grabs a fork and napkin before rushing to the octoling's room. She knocks once, then twice before kicking the door open in a hurry to see her favorite gal pal. Placing the plate of food on the singer's nightstand, she turns to look at the shuffling octo whose brows angle into a frown. Frye only chuckles at the sight before tapping the other's nose.
"Boop! Rise n' shine Shiv! Guess who made you breakfaaasst~"
The gal in question shifts slightly.
"Well, mostly Big Man. But I made the eggs! They aren't even burnt! Actually they're a lil scorched, but who doesn't like a little char on their steaks? Yeah this isn't a steak; but, it's food and steak is a food! Man, I could go for some steak right about now actually... When's the last time we had steak? Wanna eat out for our day off!? Wait enough about that, praise me!" Frye nudges the octoling, resting her hands on the upper arm of her beloved. When she got no reply, she settled on her knees, chin now resting on one of her palms. "Shiver? You awake yet?" Frye picks up a hand, placing a quick kiss on painted fingertips. Shiver sighs in response, a slight smile plastered across her face, eyes finally open.
"l am now. Good morning."
"A true love's kiss!"
"Cheeky." The two break into a fit of laughter. Shiver stretches her legs sitting up before poking their girlfriend's nose. "Thank you kindly for the food Fry-Fry. Lemme go brush my teeth so I can properly enjoy it." With that they stood up, making their way to the bathroom.
Frye stayed there for a moment slightly confused but brushed off any suspicions. She brightened up at the sight of the octo returning from her daily grooming. Standing up in hopes to get more physical attention, but was only rewarded with a light brush of the shoulder. Her ears drooped a bit; aiming a small pout towards the other girl which didn't go unnoticed. However, the latter only picked up the plate with a smug grin on their face. They walked to the bedroom door before looking back at the stunned inkling.
"You coming?" Teeth now in view as their grin grew in size. She turns and heads to where Frye can only assume the Living room.
Cuddling in front of the TV? Sounds
like a plan!
...
There was no cuddling
Shiver had turned the TV on to a random news channel, eating quietly while humming to herself.
Her lap looks real comfy right now...
Frye viciously shakes her head. She didn't want to disturb her while she was eating, but Frye couldn't help but think she could have had kisses and gentle ear rubs by now. The inkling continued to fidget as Shiver finished her meal, now idly scrolling through her phone. Frye takes this chance to push against the octo in another attempt at receiving the attention she deserved. Her partner hums in response, as if questioning what the girl wanted. She could always just ask for affection, but at this point that would mean she lost whatever game they are playing. Frye doesn't lose.
The next couple of hours was spent trying to get some sort of action out of the co-star.
Frye tried everything she could think of! Laying across her partner's lap, holding their hands, playing with their ears, which earned an adorable giggle, but nothing more. Nothing worked!
Which brings us up to now. Frye had had enough of this small game of charades. Her intense want for physical affection officially broke passed her desire to 'win' this dumb game. Frye stood up abruptly from her current spot on the floor. Shiver looked up in mocked surprise, phone in hand until the former grabbed it roughly tossing it to the other side of the couch. The inkling climbed on top of the octoling, finally settling down on their lap.
"Oh, is there something you need Smol Frye?" Shiver tilts her head slightly, the faintest of grins still present.
"You know what I need! You've been a real bully all day!" Frye huffs, resting her forehead against the other. They close their eyes, finally opting to wrap their arms around the pouting squid.
"Okay okay, sorry. You know I can be... hardheaded" Frye only glares in response, earning a low giggle from the fellow cephalopod. They cup her cheek with a hand, leaving a quick kiss on pouty lips. The same hand travels to a pointed ear rubbing the back in gentle strokes while the other stays wrapped around her hips, Frye lets out a deep sigh, sinking further into the other girl with a giggle. Ears twitch in delight. Shiver hums, leaning to give each ear a quick peck as well.
They both stay like that for awhile, simply enjoying each others warmth.
"Those eggs were better by the way. I don't know how you managed to keep the yolk runny AND burn the bottom at the same time though..."
"Hehe, I could teach you!"
"l- " Shiver just shakes their head. "Sure, why not?"
"BOOYAH! Don't worry shivs, I'm a great teacher~' Frye nuzzles into the other's neck relishing in the feeling of Shiver caressing her tentacles.
"...Right."