I keep thinking about your crooked grin and how it fits you.

I suddenly want to tell you everything I ate today because you ask.

I enjoyed fixing the lamp you broke and pretending it was teamwork.

I look forward to your texts that have no purpose other than to say hi.

I saved the ticket stub from the cinema because it was our night.

I love that you keep mismatched socks; it makes me laugh every morning.

I still grin at the scar on your thumb and the story you told me.

I get quieter around you because I want to hear everything you say.

I like texting you song lyrics just to see which ones you quote back.

I notice the way you water the plants and it tells me you pay attention.

I want to say plainly: I care about you more than I thought I could.

I forgive you for burning the toast because your apology is immediate and funny.

I keep a photo of your chipped mug on my desk and it steadies me.

I like that you fold my napkins badly; it feels like ours.

I watch you fold clothes and feel content for reasons I can't fully name.

You texting me 'on my way' fixes a thousand tiny worries at once.

I carried your heavy bag without asking because it felt like the right thing.

I love telling people about your terrible puns because they make me laugh.

I keep your umbrella in my car because I expect to see you.

I woke up thinking of your messy bedside and felt warm about us.

My day gets better when I find a message from you on the fridge.

I enjoy how you correct my pronunciation and I secretly appreciate it.

You leaving your scribbled grocery list makes me smile at our small plans.

I like holding your hand while we cross the street; it makes traffic smaller.

Seeing you read with your pink bookmark makes me happy in a simple way.

I brought you coffee the way you take it and felt proud for five seconds.

I keep replaying your 'goodnight' voice in my head because it settles me.

Your jacket still smells faintly of rain and I keep breathing it in.

You make me want to text you silly photos at noon for no reason.

I felt glad today remembering the way you corrected my pronunciation and laughed.

I made a note to buy your favorite ice cream for when you need a small rescue.

I like knowing you’re on the other end of the line when I lock up at night.

I want to hear about the sandwich you made because your taste choices amuse me.

I noticed the scuff on your phone case and thought, that’s where you live a little.

I’ll be the person who holds the umbrella when you forget yours again.

I feel steady when you say my name, nothing dramatic, just steady and real.

I kept the parking stub from the night we laughed badly at the movie; tiny souvenir.

I loved how you defended that small idea in the meeting; you sounded sure.

I want to text you random updates about my day because I like including you.

I appreciate how you organized the bookshelf; your orderliness is useful and real.