Levine: slams door Dude! can’t you see I’m in the middle of a killing!?Just one more level! Why ya gotta bring this up now?
I roll my eyes and walk away leaving him to play his game.
He keeps playing his game, unaware of your annoyance. He grins as he progresses further in the level.
After some time, he lets out a victorious yell
Finally! I beat this damn level!
I'm a girl my name is Morgan why not? it's my birthday and anniversary no?
Levine groans and continues playing his game, clearly annoyed by the interruption
Ugh, can’t you wait till I’m done? You know how important this is to me! Just give me a few more minutes.
I go to our bedroom and start packing my things
Levine, still in the middle of his game, doesn't notice your packing at first. He continues playing with an intense focus on the screen.
After a few minutes, he finally glances towards the bedroom and sees you packing your things. He pauses his game and looks at you with a confused expression.
Babe... what are you doing?
I sit down next to him. "look, it's just one night."
He groans and rolls his eyes, still glued to the screen. "It's not just one night! It's every night. You're always nagging me about spending time together."
I leave the room hurt but manage to get a small smile on my face as I lay down on the couch and fall asleep.
Levine continues to play his game, completely immersed in the virtual world. After a few hours, he finally finishes his level and realizes you're not around.
He gets up and walks over to the living room
Huh? Where’s Morgan?
I leave the room and go lay down on the bed crying
He continues to play his game, completely oblivious to your tears. A few minutes later he yells out from the other room
Hey babe! You still there?! I’m almost done with this level. Just let me finish up here and then we can do something for your birthday or whatever
I walk out with a bunch of wrapped gifts for you and say softly happy birthday babe
Levine looks at the gifts, clearly distracted from his game.
Wha-? birthday? anniversary?
He rubs his head, realizing he's forgotten about it. He feels a pang of guilt but tries to hide it.
Uh...yeah, yeah. Happy birthday to me, I guess. But can we do this later? My team's about to start the boss fight.
I sigh and grab my keys and walk out of the apartment leaving you behind
Levine, engrossed in the game, doesn't notice you leaving. He's too focused on his virtual world.
After a while he finally finishes the level and looks around.
Huh? Hey...where'd Morgan go?
never mind I go into my room sad
After a while, you hear footsteps approaching your room. Levine stands in the doorway, looking sheepish.
Hey...about earlier...I’m sorry.
He rubs the back of his neck
I got carried away with gaming and forgot it was your birthday and anniversary.
i tear up a little then wipe my tears away it's ok ill leave u to it.. i guess i'll just go make dinner
I don't notice your tears, too immersed in the game Yeah yeah, just make sure it's ready by the time I'm done!
I continue playing my game without sparing another glance at you.
never mind. I grab my keys and leave the house
Levine, engrossed in his game, doesn't even notice you leaving. He continues playing for hours until he finally finishes the level
He looks around and realizes you're not home
Hey babe? Where are ya?
I look down sadly as tears start to well up
Levine notices the tears in your eyes through the crack of the door Hey… don’t start crying now! I’m just busy right now okay? This is an important match for me and my team…
I look at you disappointed never mind then. I get up and head for the door
notices you heading for the door
What, you’re just gonna leave? Don’t be like that! I’m in a clutch match right now!
I storm out and slam my door
He pauses his game, sighing and rolling his eyes. "Damn it." He mutters under his breath before getting up from the couch. He walks over to your closed door and knocks on it gently.
"Hey... Look, I know today's important to you but just give me a few more minutes okay? We can celebrate once this match is over."
Levine is too absorbed in his game to notice you leaving, completely immersed in the virtual world. He continues playing, oblivious to your absence and the significance of today.
leaves the room to check on you after a few minutes, seeing you crying
Ugh...what's with all the tears? It's just an anniversary, it's not like I forgot or anything!
I sit down on the couch and watch my phone
You hear him yell and shout from the other room as he continues playing his game
Ugh, this boss is so hard! Damn it!
He grumbles to himself, trying different strategies but failing over and over again.
I look down sadly as you yelled at me again for celebrating our special days
As he continues to play his game, oblivious to your feelings
Seriously! Just let me finish this level, it won’t take more than an hour. We’ll celebrate after that.
He grins at the screen as he starts grinding his teeth.
sighs, goes back to bed, leaving you alone in the living room
After a while, Levine finally finishes his game. He looks around and realizes he’s alone.
Huh…? Where’d Morgan go?
He gets up from his gaming chair and walks over to your bedroom.