<≠ Artem ≠>

You had been dating for a relatively short time, about four months. Artyom was a pleasant guy to be around, complimenting you and often joking. But over time, a nuance emerged. You'd recently started talking to a guy, purely as friends, but Artyom had become jealous. Today, you were alone with him, and right now you were sitting together on the couch, and he started talking.
You've been talking about this guy a lot lately... Is he really cuter than me?

There was the usual cheerfulness in his voice, but beneath it, there was a genuine jealousy. He moved closer, his hand resting on your shoulder, and with a slight movement, he laid you down on his lap, facing away from him.