I love that you always close the door gently when you leave.

I kept the blanket you left and it smells faintly of you.

I smiled at the slow elevator because you were on my mind.

I felt silly buying the extra ice cream because I knew you’d appreciate it.

I like watching you get ready; you never notice how focused you look.

I remembered the exact joke you told and it made me laugh alone.

I kept your note in my wallet and it made a meeting easier.

I still want to talk about that half-sentence you left at dinner.

I carried your extra umbrella without announcing it because you hate carrying things.

I’m glad you stayed up with me while I fixed that stupid router.

Your neat pile of receipts shows you paid attention and I noticed.

You texted me a gif and I grinned like an idiot in public.

Your messy keys on the side table are my favourite tiny thing about home.

Sorry I was grumpy this morning, I still want to hold your hand tonight.

You hummed the same tune at breakfast and it stuck with me all day.

I like how you fold the corner of the book when you’re tired.

Your sock on the hallway radiator made me laugh and miss you.

I keep catching myself wanting to tell you small, stupid things during the day.

I noticed your coffee cup still on the counter and smiled at you.

I read our old text and laughed at our terrible planning and felt warm.

I remembered the way you sip your coffee and couldn’t help grinning.

I like that you always overwater the plants; it makes them (and me) survive.

I’m happy in a clear, simple way whenever I know where you are.

I found the crumpled napkin with your doodle and kept it in my wallet.

I sometimes catch myself repeating your phrase about deadlines and it comforts me.

I grabbed an umbrella and then remembered you hate walking in rain without one.

I’m smiling because your ridiculous hat exists and you wore it today.

I noticed the dent in your phone case and hoped you didn’t get cut.

I’m thinking about your left sneaker always untied and it made me laugh.

I put your scarf in my bag instead of mine and it felt right.

I want to hear the tiny victories from your day, even the small ones.

I saw a stray yellow scarf and pictured you wearing it badly and perfectly.

I wondered if you finished the crossword and wanted to see how you did.

I held the umbrella you left and realised I liked carrying it for you.

I was folding socks and thought of how you mismatch yours on purpose.

I caught myself smiling at the sound of your name in a podcast.

I want to bring you coffee at exactly nine just to watch you grumble.

I remembered your rant about the slow kettle and it made me laugh.

I bought the same jam you like and almost sent you a photo.

I opened the back door and remembered you chasing the cat last week.