I promise simply this: tonight mattered to me, and I want more of you.

I pledge to say I’m nervous and ask for a squeeze of your hand.

I promise to tell you when a song reminds me of you and why.

I vow to tell you the truth about my exes without oversharing.

I promise to hold your hand when the city noise makes you tense.

I pledge to keep my phone face down during dinner unless you say otherwise.

I vow to say I’m glad I met you tonight and mean it plainly.

I promise to be blunt when I’m jealous instead of sulking.

I pledge to be the person who replies, even if my day is busy.

I vow to tell you that tonight made me want to know you better.

I promise to make room on the couch for you and your coat.

I vow to be clear about what I need, instead of hoping you’ll guess.

I promise to hold the door even when you insist you can do it.

I pledge to share my umbrella and my bad playlists without hesitation.

I promise to laugh at your worst pun and then groan with you together.

I vow to be the person who remembers you prefer your eggs fried hard.

I promise to admit when I’m wrong about a movie recommendation.

I promise to say thank you every time you pass the bread.

I keep replaying you sliding into that booth and imagining you sliding closer.

I want to know what you whisper when no one is listening, starting tonight.

I felt comfortable enough to mention the song stuck in my head.

I liked how you wiped the table even though the staff would do it.

I felt pleased when you remembered my coffee order by the end.

I enjoyed your sudden, quiet confidence when you recommended that film.

I’m glad you pointed out the tiny crack in the café tile.

You tapping your pen while you listened made me notice how focused you are.

I felt honest saying I was nervous and you said you were too.

I liked that you held my chair while I pulled it out.

You mentioning your grandmother’s recipe made me picture Sunday dinners.

I felt curious the whole time we walked that alley with the murals.

I’m still replaying the sidelong grin you gave when the lights flickered.

I liked that you admitted you’d never tried oysters before.

I felt excited hearing your plan for the weekend.

I appreciated how you noticed my cold hands and offered yours.

You folding your napkin like that made me smile more than I expected.

I felt glad when you offered to split the bill.

I liked that you remembered the name of the little bakery nearby.

You saying 'tell me more' made me want to keep talking.

I’m still thinking about the way you hummed while choosing a song.

Your quick apology for bumping my foot mattered to me.