okay so i got like, three books delivered this week, and in anticipation i reread another book that i had, and lads, let me tell ye, it was like quicksand. so now i have a list, some from my head, many from my wonderful friends’ heads, of prompts that basically made us all very soft or very “pleasantly scandalized rich lady from the sixties who just found out a juicy bit of goss about the new neighbor”. i hope ye like them! (DO NOT ADD TO THE LIST. I WILL MAKE A PART TWO. AND THREE. AND FOUR. MANY MANY PARTS. EVENTUALLY. )

[ HAIR ]:          sender slowly reaches out to catch a loose strand of the receiver’s hair and tuck it gently and securely back behind their ear, letting their touch linger afterwards. (if the receiver has short hair, then the sender reaches out and gently runs their fingers through their hair to smooth it back.)

[ CLOSE ]:          while standing remarkably close to one another, the sender is unable to stop themselves from running their gaze across the receiver’s body, lingering for a moment on their lips, before returning to initiate prolonged, intense eye contact.

[ CHIN ]:          as they stand close to one another, the sender hooks a finger and tenderly lifts the receiver’s chin, tilting it up so that they can look at one another, and running a thumb across their skin lightly.

[ THUMB ]:          while cupping the receiver’s cheek in their hand, the sender slowly glides their thumb across their cheekbone in a tender, sweeping caress.

[ WOUND ]:          upon noticing a recent injury on the receiver’s person, the sender carefully moves closer, running a thumb (or hand) across the wound in a gentle, troubled manner.

[ INHALE ]:          while standing in very close quarters to the receiver, the sender shakily inhales with desire/anticipation as they realize how intimately close they are to one another.

[ DANCE ]:          when alone together (e.g. the bedroom, the kitchen, literally anywhere once they’re alone) the sender takes the receiver’s hand, and pulls them into a graceful yet intimate dance as a spontaneous act.

[ BARE ]:          as they get undressed, the sender gently places a soft, tender kiss against the receiver’s bare shoulder.

[ SCAR ]:          noticing a scar on the receiver’s skin, the sender tentatively stops them from covering it up, and rests a gentle, soft kiss over it.

[ FOREHEAD ]:          placing a hand on the back of the receiver’s neck, the sender guides them close and rests their foreheads together.

[ PALM ]:          taking the receiver’s hand, the sender brings it to their mouth, and places a tender kiss against the receiver’s palm.

[ LINGER ]:          taking the receiver’s hand, the sender lifts it to their lips, and gently kisses their knuckles, lingering for a moment before withdrawing.

[ BEHIND ]:         upon entering the same room as the receiver, the sender steps behind them, and winds their arms around the receiver’s waist, drawing them close against them.

[ WAIT ]:          realizing the receiver is about to leave the room, the sender hastily reaches out and catches their wrist, preventing them from continuing their departure.

[ ARM ]:          after holding their hand, the sender releases the receiver, but slowly glides their hand up the full length of their arm, lingering on the upper arm, then the shoulder, then resting their touch against the side of their neck.

[ HOLD ]:          while close to the receiver, the sender wordlessly takes a hold of their hand, for no other purpose than to be holding it.

[ PLAY ]:          while sitting together, the sender absently lifts the receiver’s hand, idly running their fingertips across the lines of their palms, mapping out every inch of their hand with slow, lazy touches.

[ GUIDE ]:          in the process of guiding the receiver through a crowded place, the sender’s hand protectively grazes against the small of their back

[ TOUCH ]:          while touching the receiver’s waist, the sender’s hand briefly dips beneath the hem of their shirt, skimming briefly across the bare skin of their waist.

[ CUP ]:           bringing both hands up to cup the receiver’s face, the sender draws them in closer to them in order to get a better look at their face.

[ TUG ]:          the sender tugs the receiver close against them by resting a hand against the small of their back, pulling them flush against their body.

❛  can i give you a hug ?  ❜ ❛  whether you like it or not, i’m not giving up on you.  ❜ ❛  do you want to talk about it ?  ❜ ❛  i promise that everything will get better soon.  ❜ ❛  it’s okay not to be okay.  ❜ ❛  i’m sorry you have to go through this.  ❜ ❛  let me know if there’s anything i can do for you.  ❜ ❛  can i get you anything ?  ❜ ❛  i’ll be back to check up on you later.  ❜ ❛  we’ll get through this together.  ❜ ❛  it’s okay. you can tell me.  ❜ ❛  tell me what you need.  ❜ ❛  it’s okay, deep breaths. that’s it, in and out.  ❜ ❛  i wish i had the right words, just know that i care.  ❜ ❛  i’m just trying to understand how you feel.  ❜ ❛  we all need a little help sometimes.  ❜ ❛  i’m gonna make something to eat for you.  ❜ ❛  shh … it’s okay. you’re safe here now.  ❜ ❛  whatever happened, i’ll be there for you.  ❜ ❛  how are you feeling ?  ❜ ❛  i understand that what you’re going through must be painful.  ❜ ❛  cry, yell, whatever - i’m not gonna leave your side.  ❜ ❛  just let it all out.  ❜ ❛  you don’t have to pretend to be fine with me.  ❜ ❛  please don’t give up now.  ❜ ❛  i care about you and i’m here for you.  ❜ ❛  i know this must be hard for you.  ❜ ❛  are you okay ?  ❜ ❛  you don’t have to go through this alone.  ❜ ❛  i … really don’t know what to say or do but i’ll try my best.  ❜

❛  are you kidding me ?  ❜ ❛  at least you tried.  ❜ ❛  can i kiss you ?  ❜ ❛  come and make me.  ❜ ❛  did you hear that ?  ❜ ❛  don’t give up now.  ❜ ❛  don’t lie to me.  ❜ ❛  don’t listen to them.  ❜ ❛  for once, shut up !  ❜ ❛  have you told them ?  ❜ ❛  i can’t help you.  ❜ ❛  i care about you.  ❜ ❛  i don’t believe you.  ❜ ❛  i didn’t mean that.  ❜ ❛  i had no idea.  ❜ ❛  i’m here for you.  ❜ ❛  i’m not giving up.  ❜ ❛  i need your help.  ❜ ❛  i’ll try my best.  ❜ ❛  i’ll never forget you.  ❜ ❛  i’m proud of you.  ❜ ❛  it’s my turn now.  ❜ ❛  i’ve made a mistake.  ❜ ❛  sometimes, life really sucks.  ❜ ❛  stay with me, please.  ❜ ❛  story of my life.  ❜ ❛  tell me the truth !  ❜ ❛  thanks but no thanks.  ❜ ❛  thank you … for everything.  ❜ ❛  to hell with it.  ❜ ❛  wait, are you serious ?  ❜ ❛  wanna talk about it ?  ❜ ❛  we’ll get through this.  ❜ ❛  what’s wrong with you ?  ❜ ❛  what did i do ?  ❜ ❛  what do you think ?  ❜ ❛  when will it stop ?  ❜ ❛  where did you go ?  ❜ ❛  will you marry me ?  ❜ ❛  you can’t just leave.  ❜ ❛  you could’ve been hurt !  ❜ ❛  you don’t trust me.  ❜ ❛  you don’t wanna know.  ❜ ❛  you lied to me.  ❜ ❛  you’re jealous, aren’t you ?  ❜