Emerald Punch

“Almost. It’s a big word for me. I feel it everywhere. Almost home. Almost happy. Almost changed. Almost, but not quite. Not yet. Soon, maybe.”

1 .Let her wear her red lipstick. It makes her feel beautiful and sexy at the same time. Respect it as well, don’t you dare smudge it. But when you get behind closed doors, don’t stop her from painting a masterpiece on your skin with her lips. 2. Don’t let her go to sleep without hearing your voice. 3. Flowers are never ever a bad idea, even when you don’t have a reason for giving them. 4. Wash her hair in the shower. You have no idea how relaxing it is. 5. Reassure her you love her. She’ll always worry about you leaving, you’ll learn why. 6. She’ll talk about her past when she’s ready, don’t push it. 7. Telling her she’s beautiful never hurts. 8. Give in sometimes even when you shouldn’t. She’s fought her whole life, it’s the last thing she wants to do. 9. Get drunk and stay in. She’ll spend most of her time confessing how much she loves you, and the rest of the night showing you. 10. She likes when you rub her back, but don’t touch her feet. 11. When she shaves her legs insist on feeling them. 12. She likes to talk about books, and loves when you write poetry about the color of her hair. 13. She hates to repeat herself, so listen closely. 14. Tell her stories about when you first fell for her, she loves to hear them. 15. Let her know when you’re having a bad day, not only will she appreciate the warning, she’ll do all she can to make it better. 16. When you count your blessings, count her twice. You really are so lucky to have her in your life.