Back-to-back in bed.
A frostiness is about.
Checking what’s wrong.
Both parties say ‘nowt’.

Eyes open wide in bed.
A frostiness is about.
Mulling over events.
She’s eager to shout.

Laying very still in bed.
A frostiness is about.
He plays it over again.
And considers bailing out.

Pretending to be asleep in bed.
A frostiness is about.
Neither making the first move.
Both are holding out.

He turns to face her in bed.
A frostiness is about.
He asks if they should talk.
She says they can work it out.

She turns to face him in bed.
A frostiness is about.
She asks if he still loves her.
He says there is no doubt.

Facing each other in bed.
A frostiness is no longer about.
They kiss and cuddle.
And then make out.