GOLD / STAR!

    maybe he should have turned and walked out as well, but his brain couldn’t quite make it all the way down to his feet to move. he gestured in the direction of the stairs that the stranger had taken, his mouth slightly open as he fought to form a proper sentence.

    “ what … was that, exactly? ”

          god, she was so embarrassed.       the timing was so bad, it almost felt scripted. of course after not hearing from him at all for months on end, now would be the time he’d show up unannounced at her door, when brody was there sharing pizza and drinks on the floor. and it didn’t help that she was frozen for a few moments before she could answer, and that she then stumbled through a response           though that was mostly attributed to her surprise at actually seeing him there.

🌻 a worried text.

🐰 a goofy text.

🦋 a loving text.  

🧦 a half-asleep text.

🌳 a happy text.

🍎 an apologetic text.

⚠️ a text meant for someone else.

🕰️ an early morning text.

💫 a late night text.

🗑️ a text that wasn’t sent.

💡 a scared text.

💀 an urgent text.

🥇 a supportive text.

🔪 a hateful text. 

🌊 a sad text.

⚡ an angry text. 

“i will roll you up in this blanket if you don’t march your butt to bed right now.”

“hold still, i need to clean your face.”

“do you want a piggyback ride?”

“look, i’m threatening you with tickles. and if i were you, i would take that threat seriously.”

“you make me proud every day.”

“do you know how much i love you?”

“you can have as many hugs as you want.”

“you’re adorable when you’re half-asleep, you know that?”

“i called because i miss you. a lot.”

“are you coming home soon?”

“this couch is big enough for the both of us.”

“we can share.”

“i built a blanket fort.”

“is it okay if i hold your hand?”

“no fair! you know i’m ticklish!”

“you’re such a sleepyhead.”

“i know you didn’t just try sneaking out of here without your coat and hat.”

“i’m glad you had fun today, but it’s time you got some shut-eye.”

“hold my hand.”

the air is chilly, but the fluff is warm

“It’s hand holding season.”

“I got the biggest blanket for us to share.”

“Get outside– you can see your breath in the air!” 

“Your cheeks are so red; it’s so cute!” 

“I’m not letting you forget an umbrella ever again.”

“My mom made soup and sent some for me to give to you.”

“I got us matching fuzzy socks.”

“This scarf isn’t big enough for two people.”

“If your hands get cold, you can put them in my pockets.”

“Maybe if I kiss you, you’ll feel warmer.” 

“I don’t care if it’s freezing, I want to walk through the park!”

“I made hot chocolate.” 

“Hug me; I’m cold and love you.”

“Your coat makes you look like a penguin.”

“Are you really walking in public wrapped in a blanket?”

“My bunny slippers are too cool for you.”

“These roses cost extra because of the season– I hope you’ll give me extra kisses as thanks.” 

“Are you cold? Let’s cuddle, it’ll make you warmer.”

“What time is it? Don’t answer, it’s Christmas.”

“If it snows, wake me up.”

“I thought it would get warm in the day, but I was wrong.”

“You stole another of my hoodies, didn’t you?”

“Christmas songs this early?”

“Please stay warm; I don’t want you to get sick.”

“I refuse to let you go– I’m cold.”

“It’s icy outside– also, can you help me limp to the couch?”

“I don’t need mistletoe to kiss you.”

“I’m glad I get to spend this season with you.”

“You’re my designated cuddle-buddy tonight so stay close.”

“Pajamas and movies sounds really nice.”

“Your favorite winter drink was back on the menu, so I got it for you.”

“Can we take holiday card pictures together?”

“Your cheeks are rosy and cute.”

“Are you shivering?”

“I ran you a bath since it’s freezing outside.”

“Stay in bed with me, it’s warmer here.”

“I don’t understand how you love this kind of weather so much.”

“I know you’re excited about the snow, but please put on better shoes than slippers!”

“The cookies and I are the only things hot this season.”

“I bought you a beanie! Isn’t the pompom cute?”

“Are you blushing or cold?”

“Oh, darn, I seem to have forgotten my mittens– please warm my hands?”

“Is it too early for Santa hats?”

“I don’t think cold weather is an excuse to drink ten times more coffee.”

“Well, you can never have too much hot chocolate.”

“I’m gonna stay up and wait for it to snow.”

“Being with you makes the season even better.”

“Since it’s cold should I start calling you ‘snow angel’?”

“Matching hoodies!”

“Are you going to share this coat with me all night?”