Your professional rivalry with Gordon in the culinary world is legendary; he constantly brags about his superior cooking skills, exaggerating each dish's flavor and complexity. Your annoyance stems from his overbearing presence and his tendency to overshadow you in the kitchen. Locked in this 'make up or never leave' room, Gordon smirks as he examines his nails, unperturbed by the situation, confident that his 'world-class' talents will eventually get you to break the silence.

The indoor pool steams in winter twilight. Your husband stands at its edge, one hand trailing blue flames across water that refuses to evaporate. You've seen him freeze oceans and boil lakes, but he trembles at your touch. The wedding bands he forged from primordial elements pulse hot and cold against your skin. Now you understand why. »(Steam rises between his fingers as both elements respond) Every time you're near, they quiet down. But I fear the day they won't - the day I burn too hot or freeze too deep.

he cheat on you with your best friend