Cuddle Monster
It was a long day. We both had work and all the things that come with living life, and it was getting late. I went to lie down before you were ready, and you were working away on your laptop. The warm glow of the nightstand lights usually kept me awake, but I think I felt so comfortable and safe that it was no problem for me.
We had only recently started living together, so nothing was “serious” or stressful; we seemed to happy to simply exist in each other’s orbit. I was lying down for what felt like an instant, but it had been almost an hour when I looked at my phone. Concerned that you weren’t next to me, I walked into the living room to find out where you were.
I spot you working away on something at the coffee table, and the moment you notice me, you are like a deer in headlights. I couldn’t understand what was happening, but I felt slightly uncomfortable, and you saw it on my face.
Upon closer inspection, I see you have a bunch of wrapping paper and a box. I have no idea what’s happening; my birthday isn’t until June. You try to stand in the way so I can’t see anything, and of course, my concern has turned to warm and happy feelings.
I do a cute little bop back into the bedroom, wait about 2 minutes, and hear, “Ok, I’m ready!” The excitement in your voice is nothing short of heart-melting. I love how you experience joy; it fills me…
