I kept replaying your ‘good luck’ message before my interview.

You took the call so I could finish dinner and I appreciated it.

I’m cheered by the way you call me by that silly nickname.

I like that you asked how I slept this morning instead of assuming.

You pulling the curtains when it rained was quietly considerate.

I noticed you saved the last piece of cake for me.

You pausing to listen to my rant felt like an actual gift.

I’m thankful you stayed late to help me move the books.

You sent the exact gif I needed and it landed perfectly.

I kept your joke in my head all afternoon and it made me grin.

You fixed my bike chain and I’ve been thinking about your hands.

You bringing me tea when I couldn’t sleep meant a lot.

I noticed you cleaned the coffee tray and it made the morning easier.

I laughed remembering the way you mispronounced that word this morning.

You remembered my appointment and that saved me stress.

I’m holding onto the memory of your tired goodnight yesterday.

You fixed the lamp without fuss and I liked watching you.

I’m thinking of you and how tired you are, and I want to help.

You choosing my recipe for dinner made me happy.

I’m grateful you carried the suitcase upstairs.

I felt softer knowing you took the trash out without being asked.

You calming the dog down was quietly heroic.

I woke smiling because I remembered you humming the song last night.

You folding my jacket felt small and important.

I like how you always remember to warm the mug before pouring.

Seeing your text about the meeting made my day easier.

I’m glad you took the extra half hour to nap; you needed it.

You handled the call with Dad and I noticed how calm you were.

You made time for my grocery run and that mattered.

I keep thinking about how steady your hand was at the dentist today.

Woke up with your mismatched socks on the floor and smiled.

You stayed on the phone with me while I dealt with the bank; thank you.

I’m practicing my best sulky face; come home and decide if it’s convincing.

I hid the TV remote; negotiation skills will be required for retrieval.

I will loudly serenade the cat unless you come home and make it stop.

I’ve rehearsed a ridiculous excuse to get you out of boring Zooms — you in?

I want to trace the seam of your jeans and see if you'll shiver.

Leave the light on upstairs and I'll find reasons to climb the stairs slowly.

Every coffee I make tastes like the idea of your mouth on mine.

I want to press our foreheads together and promise nothing except to keep kissing.