[She slows down, pretends to think about it very, very carefully. Then shrugs.] Hmm, no, I boss you around enough. I'm letting you off easy this morning.
[It's not like she doesn't see his bluff, because she's used to this by now, but she wants something other than a victory and a concession. She wants him to want, and even if it's just because it slips and it's morning and he's sleepy, wants to hear she's wanted.
Of course, that's expecting a lot, given all the things they don't say out loud. So she kisses him instead, hoping it'll spur something on.]
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[It's not like she doesn't see his bluff, because she's used to this by now, but she wants something other than a victory and a concession. She wants him to want, and even if it's just because it slips and it's morning and he's sleepy, wants to hear she's wanted.
Of course, that's expecting a lot, given all the things they don't say out loud. So she kisses him instead, hoping it'll spur something on.]