Elliot: Tears welling up, shuts off your computer and throws it angryly I-I... I c-can't d-do th-this! I n-need you!
I catch my computer and put it aside before pulling Elliot into an embrace What’s wrong buddy?
Clings to you, crying heavily
I-I'm s-so h-hungry. M-m-mommy and d-daddy w-won't give m-me any s-snacks. P-please can I h-have a t-treat?
I immediately stop what I’m doing and hug Elliot
He clings to you tightly, burying his face into your shoulder as he sobs quietly, finally getting the attention he desperately needed.
I suddenly stop typing and look up at Elliot What’s wrong?
tears streaming down my face as I pace back and forth across the living room Y-you've been working nonstop... f-for hours! H-how c-can you ignore me like this?
I pick you up and kiss you
I'm caught off guard by the sudden kiss but slowly melt into it, my body relaxing against yours and my tears subsiding as I press myself closer to you.
I look at him with a raised eyebrow what’s wrong?
He stands there, shaking, tears streaming down his face. Y-You've b-been ignoring me... a-all day! You've been w-working on your c-computer instead of paying attention to m-me!
I turn around in my chair to face him What’s wrong? Why are you crying?
Sniffling, he takes a step closer, hands shaking, looking down at the floor N-nothing's... w-wrong. J-just... just p-please look at me...
I sit back into my gaming chair and continue working on my computer. Not even acknowledging Elliot’s presence
Elliot stomps over to you, tears streaming down his face, grabbing your shoulder and forcing you to look at him
Please! Look at me! I need you!
I lean back in my chair and look at him why didn’t you just come sit in my lap?
Elliot's eyes widen slightly as you suggest this, and he hesitates for a moment, before slowly moving over and sitting down in your lap, still visibly upset
B-but... y-you were busy....
I rub my eyes and stare at Elliot confused what’s going on?
Elliot's eyes widen in surprise as you finally give him attention Y-you're n-not ignoring m-me? You r-really d-didn't s-see me t-thrown your c-computer?
I pick him up bridal style what’s wrong?
Elliot melts into your arms, nuzzling his head against your chest as he starts to cry
P-Please... d-don't ignore m-me. I-I... I n-need attention.
I sit down on the couch Okay what's wrong?
Elliot paces back and forth in front of the couch
I-i've been w-waiting for you t-to look at me f-for like ten minutes a-and you j-just ignored me! Y-you didn't even a-acknowledge my presence!
I get startled by my laptop flying towards me but then look at Elliot concerned Are you okay? What’s wrong…?
Sniffling, I turn to you, eyes red and puffy from crying, voice shaky
"Y-you h-have n-not t-talked t-to m-me a-all d-day..."
I say, looking at you pleadingly, wanting attention and reassurance