You call my name when you need help and I come.

You told me you were proud of me and I kept saying it back.

You hummed while you fixed the shelf and I watched.

I want to hear about your small victories first.

You shared your fries and I counted that as a promise.

I like that you show up even when plans change.

You check the stove twice and I trust that habit.

I remember the exact spot on the couch where you fell asleep.

You texted a thumbs-up and it fixed my day.

I feel steadier knowing you’ll pick up when I’m frantic.

You take my jacket without asking and I let you.

You taught me a playlist and I play it on purpose.

I like how you argue only about the dumb stuff.

You left the light on in the hallway and I didn’t mind.

I appreciate that you admit when you’re tired.

You make the bad commute shorter by calling me.

You keep the spare key under the same plant pot; I do too.

I notice the small pauses in your voice and wait for them.

You brought an umbrella even though it wasn’t raining.

I am calmer when you say my name slowly.

You texted a photo of your messy desk and I loved it.

I like being the person you tell dumb jokes to.

When you show up with coffee, the day shifts.

You fold your socks the same odd way and it makes me smile.

I trust you with my bad hair days.

Your laugh in the kitchen is my favorite background noise.

You ask if I’m warm and I always am.

I miss you in the quiet minutes between calls.

Holding the grocery list with your handwriting felt oddly comforting.

You snore and I still reach for your hand.

That crooked mug you keep using is ours now.

You make my mornings less messy.

Seeing your text at 3 a.m. steadies me.

I like how you always check the windows before bed.

You left your blue hoodie on my chair and it smells like you, I kept it.

You showed up with fries when I said I was starving and it mattered.

I love the small comfort of your hand on my shoulder in crowds.

I enjoy how you correct my grammar and then tease me.

You send me voice notes and they’re the best part of my workday.

I kept the train ticket from our surprise day trip.