PROMPTFUL

6) I step outside to find a thank you note for helping you/picking you up/getting groceries for you, stuck to a plate of baked pie/cookies/cake. Oh my god, this is really good? When did you learn how to bake, and how can I make you do it more? …Why are your cheeks red?

7) My roommate/ex/family kicked me out into the rain. I have nobody else to call but you. I’m sorry, but when I thought of my friends that I thought would care enough, you were the only I thought to call.

8) Your roommate/ex/family kicked you out, and it’s pouring outside. In my pajamas/loungewear, I ran to my car to pick you up. How dare they? And… I’m glad that I’m the one you called, y’know?

9) This is the stupidest thing we’ve ever done, I tell you, fully on-board to do the stupid thing because I can’t just ignore the grins you give me. They’re cursed, I tell you, some sort of cures that elicits butterflies and makes me smile. Plus, I just don’t have the heart to remove your fingers from my wrist.

10) You’ve always been a stoic nightmare who never smiles, laughs, or does anything remotely animated. But one night, you actually laughed and I think I felt my heart skip a beat. Or three. You’re so pretty/handsome.

11) There’s one bed, and I know we’ve shared beds for years, but your arm is around my hips, my back is against your chest, and your breath keeps brushing my neck. I really hope my heartbeat doesn’t wake you up, because I can’t think of anything but how right this feels.

12) I’m trying to hold you, and I can feel every little thing about you. Your breaths and heartbeat, even the little shifts you make to get comfortable. It’s… intoxicating. Why did I agree to sleeping here with you again?

13) Ohmygod, I know I just said I love you, and I truly did mean it, but I know we’re just friends and it’s too soon and I’m so, so sorry, but then your eyes flicker with something I’ve never seen, and maybe I don’t feel so bad anymore? (Bonus points if you pull me into a kiss.)

14) We’re arguing because of something stupid, and every single time I think it’s finally over, you scream, “But why do you care?!” And I respond with the only thing I can think of, “Because I love you!”

15) Saying I love you after I just nearly drowned shouldn’t be as hot as it is, but I can’t seem to stop staring at your lips. Whoops?

16) We’ve been friends since childhood, and I’ve accepted that we’re just not meant to be. I’ve moved on, or at least tried, and throughout it all I’ve encouraged you to follow your dreams. I didn’t– I didn’t know that your dream was me.

17) You and I’ve been friends since we were kids, and suddenly when I’m about to leave for vacation/college/moving, you let out that you can’t let me go without saying I love you. Why did I never know… and how can I make it up to you?

18) All week, you’ve been on my mind, and I can’t make you go away. Finally, after suffering in silence for so long at the thought of your lips, your laugh, and your smile, I give in and ask you to come to my apartment. God, I love you.

19) What the hell are we doing in this closet? Why did you drag me in here? Why are you so close? Why do I want you to be closer?

20) “This is bad,” I whisper, with my hands wrapped around your hips, because I know that if you give in, I’m wrapped around your finger. “Maybe,” you whisper, leaning closer, “maybe this is a good kind of bad, hm?” and pull me into a kiss.

21) You need help tying the back of your dress/fixing your cufflinks, and my fingers keep scraping against your skin. How are you so warm? And how are you acting like I’m not right behind/in front of you?

22) We’re ice skating, just like we used to when we were kids, but then you slip. I break your fall by offering myself up for tribute, and suddenly, we’re a whole lot closer. How do I– where do I move? Why are your eyes dilated?

23) You offer to make me tea when I’m sick, and for some reason, I have the urge to kiss you. Deliriously, I ask if I can. We came to an agreement that I can kiss you after I stop sneezing.

24) I know you love rollercoasters, but I get so sick while riding them, and I’m not sure if I can stomach another one–oh, you’re holding my hand? That’s… that’s a lot more distracting than the wind whipping and the sounds of screams… for some reason.

25) Every Sunday morning before work/church/school/a hobby, you come in for coffee. We chat a little bit each time, and I feel like we’re some sort of friends now. Today, I finally gained the courage to write my number on your cup.

26) Family vacations are a whole lot more awkward when you and I can’t stop staring at each other, and you know that they’re going to catch on if we don’t stop, right? But we don’t, and instead, it just gets worse.

27) You’re in a swimsuit. I– don’t… know what to do but stand here and look awkward and try not to wheeze up a lung, because that’s more skin than I thought I’d ever see on you. You’re so beautiful/pretty/handsome/cute/dazzling. (Bonus points if you won’t look at me for the exact same thing.)

28) We’re roommates, and I walk in on you changing. You yelp. I yelp. I never forget what I saw, I’m sure you never forget what I walked in on. I think it’s time we have a chat about this.

29) Did you know that if you love someone enough, your heart can palpitate? I didn’t, well, not until you walked into the room.

30) It’s your birthday and everyone forgot. Everyone except me. We sit down at a nearby park/in your apartment/on the roof/in a tree, and I finally give you my present. After opening it, you kiss me, and everything feels right.

31) You just got rejected from a date/prom night, and I promise you, your crush is missing out on you. I don’t know how to convince you other than sit here, hold you, and pretend that I don’t wish you’d see what’s in front of you.

32) I never wanted to ruin what we had, but you’re making it so hard not to utter those three words. Especially when you invite me to a family event/over to your apartment/somewhere quiet, and I just have to sit here and pretend you don’t look as pretty as the night sky.

33) I know you’re angry that I got hurt, and I know you’re angry that I sacrificed myself for you, but you’re patching up a cut on my face/chest, and you’re– you’re really close. It’d only take so much of a slight push to press my lips to yours. (Bonus: our eyes meet and suddenly, I don’t want to hold back anymore.)

34) I invited you over after a rough night, the stench of cheap beer on both of our breaths. It isn’t like any other night you’ve come over, but for some reason I can’t get my mind off of the way you laugh, or how you threw everything aside to come comfort me. (Bonus points if you say I love you after a stretch of silence.)

35) I’m trying to work up the courage to tell you how I feel, but everyone and everything seems to be against us doing this. Your friends, my friends, a random phone call from a telemarketer that I nearly cussed out. Okay, look, I love you.

36) Work has me exhausted, and I don’t want to think anymore. But you’re right there with your arms open, and for some reason, giving me comfort that nobody else would offer, and I just can’t hold back from mumbling I love you into your hair. Uh, sorry.

37) We always snuggle, and this shouldn’t be any different, but I’m trying not to press my lips to yours because they’re right there and I don’t want to pass up another chance, but you take initiative and do it yourself. Oh.

6) “How about some Ice chips?”

7) “I know it’s nasty, but I need you to take it anyway.”

8) “Can I get you water? Food? Medicine?”

9) “Are you dizzy?”

10) “If you even slightly lose consciousness, I’m taking you to the hospital.”

11) “I don’t care if I get sick. Move over.”

12) “What better way to spend a sick day than movie night and snacks?”

13) “Ohmygod, I just kissed you.”

14) “I got your hair, it’s okay.”

15) “Were you able to eat anything?”

16) “Ice pack?”

17) “I’m staying home today. I don’t want to leave knowing you’re feeling this bad.”

18) “Stop. I can handle everything else.”

19) “Stay in bed, for me?”

20) “I will pick you up, dammit. Lay down.”

21) “I even contacted my mom/dad for this soup. Eat.”

22) “No matter what you look like, or how you feel, I’ll always love you.”

23) “In sickness and in health, right?”

24) “If I get sick, you’ll take care of me, right?”

25) “You’re like a little furnace.”

26) “Sleep, I’ll be right here.”

27) “Let me call into work for you.”

28) “I—I’m not going to tell you what you can and cannot do. But please. Don’t go out like this.”

29) “Don’t feel bad if you vomit this up later.”

30) “I got you, I got you.”

31) “Hey! Are you still with me?”

32) “Fever dreams, huh?”

33) “I know you feel horrible, but just a few more days and you’ll be right as rain.”

34) “You won’t get me sick. Well. You might, but I don’t mind.”

35) “Can I hold you?”

36) “Even if you’re sick, you’re still the prettiest girlfriend/boyfriend/spouse in the world.”

37) “Let me take care of you.”

38) “If you even say ‘I’m sorry’ once, I’m going to be extra caring until you can’t stand me.”

39) “Tea?”

40) “Sick snuggles?”

SICK DIALOGUE:

41) “My throat feels like it’s on fire.”

42) “Why is everything so hot?”

43) “Why is everything so cold?”

44)“I… really don’t feel good.”

45)“You’re brave being in vomiting distance.”

46) “I’m fine. It’s fine. Stop—stop fussing over me.”

47) “It’s like there’s a weight on my chest.”

48) “Let me sleep. Please.”

49) “Sorry, I’m… I’m really dizzy.”

50) “That felt so real.”

51) “Stop, I don’t want to get you sick!”

52) “Hold me?”

53) “I feel like I’m half-way to Hell and Heaven all at the same time.”

54) “‘Think I got one foot in the grave.”

55) “Gonna vomit.”

56) “Don’t let me fall.”

57) “Is my skin on fire?”

58) “You’re so cold.”

59) “Don’t know if I wanna eat or cry.”

60) “Please, don’t get sick because of me.”

61) “Did you just kiss me?”

62) “Gotta—gotta go to work.”

63) “Bathroom. Now.”

64) “Thanks…”

65) “You’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”

66) “Come on. There’s no need to overreact over this.” “You are literally passing out.”

67) “I feel terrible.”

68) “Did Hell warm over?”

69) “Love you.”

70) “Is this a good enough excuse for you to make me cake/cupcakes/chocolate?”

71) “No hospital.”

72) “Did I swallow sandpaper?”

73) “What about—what about work?”

74) “You’re too good to me.”

75) “It’s just a little cold.”

76) “I’m gonna… gonna sleep this off.”

77) “I’ll freeze to death if this doesn’t stop.”

78) “Why are you so warm?”

79) “I’m shivering…”

80) “Feel awful."   

SCENARIOS:

81) I’m holding your hair as you're vomiting into the toilet. You keep apologizing, but I seriously don’t mind.

82) I made you a bowl of soup? I hope you like it.

83) Without thinking about it, I press my lips to yours and… oh. This is going to bite me later, isn’t it.

84) You’re trying to leave for work, and I keep telling you please no. I can’t imagine what I’d do if someone called me saying that you passed out.

85) Laying on my lap, you’re watching television, and I’m running my fingers through your hair.

86) I made you a list to convince you why you’re still pretty/handsome despite being sick, no matter how hard you’re trying to convince me otherwise.

87) We were just conversing and suddenly your eyes fluttered shut. Ohmygod.

88) This… we’re really close, but you asked me to help you bathe and I can’t just say no.

89) We’ve been arguing about taking some disgusting cherry tasting medicine. Come on. Take the medicine, and then I promise you, I’ll get you some ice cream.

90) I offer some of my clothing after your own get soaked in sweat. I don’t think the red on your cheeks is related to how you’re feeling.

91) While this distance does leave me at risk for getting sick, you’re lying your head on my chest and all I can think about is your soft breathing and hair on my face.

92) After a fever dream wakes you up, I roll over and hold you close, your head underneath my chin.

93) Delirious, you just confessed your love, and I tell you it back immediately, even if you may not remember.

94) Even if my boss may not be happy with me, I called into work to take care of you regardless.

6) “So close.”

7) “You’re… boring me.”

8) “I expected more.”

9) “Why couldn’t the cops deal with you?”

10) “Oh, no.”

11) “I’m sooo scared.”

12) “Honestly, if you weren’t threatening actual lives, you’d be more of a nuisance, really.”

13) “This is what I was called for? You?”

14) “What… is this?”

15) “Do you want me to slow down for you?”

16) “If it makes you feel better, I’ll let you get a hit in.”

17) “This is stupid. Goodnight.”

18) “Don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll be good enough to beat me one day.”

19) “Come and get it.”

20) “That actually hurt. Wow.”

21) “Compared to my usual crowd, you’re nothing.”

22) “Get out of my way.”

23) “Move.”

24) “Having fun?”

25) “Aw, you’re not hurt already, are you?”

26) “I was just playing. Surely you can take more.”

27) “Oh my, is that blood? Just from that?”

RESPONDING DIALOGUE:

28) “You have to get through me!”

29) “Shut up!”

30) “I can keep going.”

31) “This— this is nothing.”

32) “I’ll make you regret saying that!”

33) “Then let me make this a little more challenging!”

34) “Of course it hurts, dipshit.”

35) “You should be scared.”

36) “Stop— stop taunting me!”

37) “Fun? Fun? Don’t insult me.”

38) “I’ll show you better!”

39) “I can’t stand you.”

40) “Get out of my way!”

41) “Over my dead body!”

42) “I won’t let you get to them.”

43) “I’ll make sure you can’t hurt anybody else.”

44) “Over my grave, you bastard.”

45) “I’ll take you down if it’s the last thing I do.”

46) “If I can’t take you down, I will never forgive myself.”

47) “Try and move me, I dare you!”

48) “You’re gonna regret that!”

49) “You want to see what I can do?”

50) “You’re nothing.”

51) “Keep taunting me and see what happens.”

52) “I’ll give you one chance, walk away.”

53) “Fine, I guess we’re doing this.”

54) “Y’know, talking during fighting isn’t very professional!”

55) “Dammit, all right, here we go!”

SCENARIOS:

56) You have a stupid smirk on your face, and I’m just trying to be serious. Why are you like this? Can we fight already?

57) Why are you taunting me? Stop— stop dancing. We’re in the middle of a fight.

58) When the cops/superhero/my friend told me what you were doing, I wanted to stay in bed. And now that I’m here, I’m thinking that maybe I should have.

59) Is that bomb fake or real? I can never tell with you.

60) I’m bleeding from your knife/kicks/punches, but I’m not gonna stop fighting until you’re finally taken down.

61) Every time you taunt me, I see red, and you know this. I should be stronger, but I’m not.

62) I won’t let you hurt the people I love. Not while I’m still breathing.

63) You notice that I’m breathing heavy, and you just keep smirking. I— I can keep going. I can.

64) We used to be friends, what happened to us? Why do we always have to fight?

65) If you’d just put that gun/remote/knife, we could go home, y’know? We don’t have to keep fighting.

66) You’re not fighting like you used to, what happened?

67) This is pathetic and a waste of my time, you’re in my way.

68) You’ve gotten weaker, I can’t help but let a smirk cross my lips, this is almost… funny.

69) You stumble against the wall with half-lidded eyes. It’d be so easy to just stroll by you, but for some reason, I can’t help but keep taunting you.

6) Because they’re threadbare.

7) Because I forgot to do laundry.

8) Because our dryer is broken, and you have extra clothes.

9) Because yours fit better.

10) Because I’m pregnant and yours are the only ones that stretch.

11) Because they smell like your cologne.

12) Because your perfume lingers on the collar.

13) Because they’re warmer than mine.

14) Because they’re colder than mine.

15) Because you always ask about them.

16) Because how your hands wander when I wear them.

17) Because it brings a smirk to your lips.

18) Because I like it when you blush.

19) Because you make any excuse for me to do it again.

20) Because my clothing keeps going missing, but yours keep appearing.

21) Because they swamp me like a wearable, oversized blanket.

22) Because you always rub your hands down my back underneath. 

23) Because people know that I’m yours, and you’re mine.

24) Because we’re married, and now I don’t need any excuses.

25) Because this is the sweatshirt you used to wear before it happened.

26) Because you can always pick me out in a crowd.

27) Because your hands always drift whenever I do, and I can be certain that your hands will find places they shouldn’t. For better, or for worse.

28) Because I love how it feels like your arms around me.

29) Because I love that it fits so perfectly.

30) Because you turned it into a pillow.

31) Because you’re using it as a tourniquet.

32) Because it feels like home.

33) Because you prefer it.

34) Because it’s the last thing I have of yours.

35) Because you left it here after a sleepover, and I haven’t given it back.

36) Because we broke up, and it still smells like you.

37) Because my cat uses it as a pillow.

38) Because I don’t know how to explain why it smells burnt.

39) Because I’m afraid I’ll never hug you again, and this is the next best thing.

6) “Hey, hey, hey. I’m here.”

7) “Trust me, I’ll be right here the whole time.”

8) “I promise you that whatever you saw was just a nightmare. It’s not real.”

9) “Listen to me, it wasn’t real!”

10) “Go back to sleep, darling.”

11) “What did you see?”

12) “What can I do for you?”

13) “How can I save you from something I can’t fight?”

14) “Dream of the sunshine and the stars.”

15) “They’re not going to hurt you again.”

16) “The dark won’t hurt you while I’m around.”

17) “I—I have a nightlight, would that work?”

18) “I don’t know what I’m doing. I don’t know how to make this better. I don’t know how I can make you feel better. But, God, am I trying.”

19) “Sleep knowing that I am right beside you.”

20) “I know how to kill a man twenty different ways in ten seconds. You will go unharmed.”

21) “Count with me, one, two, three, four…”

22) “Inhale, exhale. Come on, sweetheart.”

23) “Rather than you being scared of the dark, I believe the dark is scared of you, pest.”

24) “Though I am… doubtful of sharing a bed. I will stay for you.”

25) “Follow my breathing.”

26) “Do you want to sleep?”

27) “Can I touch you?”

28) “Tell me what to do.”

29) “Come close and I will protect you.”

30) “Does this happen often?”

31) “Hey, hey, where are you?”

32) “Come back to me.”

33) “Deep breaths.”

34) “Did they do this to you? Did they cause your nightmares?”

6) Putting your hand on your lover's chest as they doze peacefully into the couch arm, focusing on the subtle beat of their heart on your hand.

7) Unflinchingly settling your head into your lover's lap while they watch television/are reading a book/doing their favorite hobby. Then asking your lover to explain what's going on/what they're doing.

8) On a whim, pulling your lover into an alley and pressing your lips firmly against theirs, getting lost in each other's touch while the streets bustle outside.

9) Holding your jacket over your lover's head as they hide from the rain, finding their formal outfit more important than your casual wear.

10) Whispering jokes/loving words in a lecture/school/church/a meeting. Trying not to laugh/flirt back in fear of disturbing everyone else who's trying to pay attention.

11) Putting your hand on your lover's thigh and feeling their eyes on you as they try to figure out your motives. Whether the touch is teasing or just for fun.

12) Mapping out your lover's features while they sleep in your arm, smoothing your thumbs down their cheeks, throat, collarbones, chin and nose.

13) Hooking a thumb into your lover's belt loop/pocket as a crowd surrounds you, making sure that you don't lose them in the people.

14) Pressing tiny kisses against your lover's shoulder while they're bent over a desk, trying to focus even though your touch is distracting them.

15) Wrapping your arms around your lover's waist and pressing your forehead against their back/resting on their shoulder, swaying to music only the two of you can hear.

16) At your lover's complaining, rubbing a spot where they ache, smiling as they lean into your touch and melt at both the touch and warmth.

17) Standing still as your lover rubs smudged lipstick/lipstick stains off of your skin, catching them off guard by pressing a kiss against their fingertip.

18) Pushing your lover against a wall after one too many teasing comments, but being met with unsaid tension instead of the quiet. Both of you unable to continue with the jokes.

19) After coming home from work/a long trip, finding your lover sobbing on the couch/in bed after a hard day, wiping away their tears with soft touches and gentle words--trying to convince them it's okay, and that you're there for them now.

20) Softly resting a hand on your lover's shoulder as they face something more difficult than ever, not bothering to exchange words as the touch does it all the same. You've got this in the bag.

21) Having your lover list everything they're insecure about, and responding with gentle caresses, kisses, and compliments about those areas.

22) While someone demeans your lover, standing up for them. Either in word, or by physically placing yourself right in front of them as a protective barrier.

23) Carding your fingers through your lover's hair after a bad nightmare, not caring that it's sweaty or matted, but just that they'll be able to get a good night's sleep, even if it's at the sacrifice of your own.

24) Protecting your lover's sleep as they doze on your lap, making sure nobody bothers them as they entrusted their peace to you.

25) Reading up on the things your lover enjoys so that when they talk about them, you'll understand a little better and be able to hold a conversation.

26) Tracing invisible shapes on your lover's skin as they're busy doing something stressful, keeping their attention half on what they're doing, and half on you.

27) Very softly placing butterfly kisses on your lover's skin up the length of their arm, either stopping at their neck, or drifting back down to their pulse point.

28) Reassurance in the form of food/movies/games, forcing them to take a second away and relax with you

29) Not accepting that it's time to start the day, and pinning them onto the mattress with either your whole body, a leg, or more risque touches.

6) The comforting hug; they wrap around you as you sink to the floor. Their breathing matches yours while they walk you through as many comfort methods possible, voice soft against your ear.

7) The reluctantly comforting hug; although they don’t care for you—and you don’t care for them—they can’t stand to see you like this. It’s unnatural. Stiff as can be, they wrap around you and attempt comforting.

8) The reassurance hug; one where you wrap entirely around them similarly to armor, but only fighting intangible enemies. Their words, strong in tone, combat your demons and insecurities, proclaiming their love with each syllable.

9) The grounding hug; with permission, they wrap around you, keeping you tethered to this world while your mind spirals. No words are necessary. Their presence is enough.

10) The safety hug; feet dug into dirt, arms wrapping around their waist so they don’t tumble headfirst into something stupid. At first, they try to fight, but eventually sink into your unrelenting grasp.

11) The disarming hug; arms wrap, but they’re not warm. Voices whisper, but they’re not safe. They want you to wholly trust them, no matter their intentions.

12) The broken-hearted hug; a last ditch attempt to salvage relationships. You try to keep them close—convince them for a second chance. They don’t give you one.

13) The crowded hug; usually on a packed train or concert, they wrap around you to keep you close, out of crowds, and safe. Breaths shared between one another, every word a zap of whispered electricity.

14) The protection hug; their back shown to the threat, keeping you tucked against them. Their chin digs into your head, breathing rough while the shockwave/noise/yells tear through the room.

15) The shielding hug; your back to the threat, they stare over your shoulder/around you at the threat, eyes narrowed into daggers. They won’t allow harm to come towards you.

16) The guiding hug; a hand against the small of your back, waddling the two of you away from a horrible sight.

17) The morning hug; sleepy eyes and warm limbs. They hold you close, eyes shut while they rake in the morning sun and thank the stars for this very moment.

18) The nighttime hug; knowing that your lover doesn’t care if you’re sleep deprived and run ragged. Your arms wrap around them, and they reciprocate with hushed whispers and soft, chaste kisses, tucking you into bed and soon following.

19) The snuggle-hug; done in bed or on the couch, all limbs entwined with fingers carding through hair. Their head rests on your, or vice versa, and rest ensues knowing that one another is nearby. 

20) The heartbeat-hug; head pressed against their chest, you listen to each thump of their steady heartbeat and relish in that they’re here, with you.

21) The warmth-hug; a hug only meant to share heat when it's cold. Skin to skin from head to toe.

22) The frozen-hug; another hug meant to share the cold when it’s sweltering. Their hands skimming underneath your shirt to absorb the ice-cube-like skin.

23) The distraction-hug; their arms wrap around your waist, head plunked against your shoulder blade/on top of your shoulder blade, slightly swaying. All in hopes of distracting you from what you’re currently doing.

24) The kiss-me hug; a hug that feels like lightning in a dark sky. Eyes blown and lips parted, breathing hitched and stuttered while you wrap around one another. Desperate to feel the warm body of your SO.

11) “Erase me from your memory.”

12) “Understand that I don’t care to know you.”

13) “Trust you? Hilarious. Tell another joke.”

14) “Step away from them!”

15) “I loved you.”

16) “You broke my heart.”

17) “Really? You’re cheating on me?”

18) “You liar.”

19) “Give one damn reason to not walk out that door!”

20) “I’m broken. And I don’t intend on being fixed.”

21) “Naïve little thing, aren’t you?”

22) “I thought you loved me.”

23) “If I have to pick me or you, I’m picking you.”

24) “Take this and run.”

25) “Forget about me. It’s for the best.”

26) “They want us to separate. I’m sorry.”

27) “We’re terrible together.”

28) “I thought that I could learn to love you.”

29) “Did our love mean anything?”

30) “I just want what’s best for you.”

31) “Liar. Don’t even try.”

32) “I know I won’t make it.”

33) “Tonight is the last one.”

34) “Pretend for one minute that we’re in love, and then kiss me. One last time.”

35) “I’m keeping you safe.”

36) “You’re hurting me.”

37) “This is killing me.”

38) “This is safe?”

39) “Feelings make things complicated.”

40) “They’re dead.”

41) “I can’t find them.”

42) “What did you do with them?”

43) “You’re shaking.”

44) “I can’t breathe.”

45) “This isn’t home anymore.”

46) “I’m running away.”

47) “I can’t take this.”

48) “Don’t… don’t leave me.”

49) “I can’t lose you too.”

50) “Everyone is hurting me. Can’t you see?”

51) “I’d burn the world for you.”

52) “You never cared about me.”

53) “Promise me this.”

54) “I can’t stand how you’re fighting this alone.”

55) “Why didn’t you tell me?”

56) “Were you going to keep this a secret the whole time?”

57) “I thought we didn’t keep secrets.”

58) “I’m feeling a lot less like your spouse, and more of a convenient thing.”

59) “Look at me, tell me that you love me.”

60) “There’s only so much I can take.”

61) “You’re leaving, again.”

62) “I’m not who you think I am.”

63) “You can’t fix me.”

64) “I can’t pretend that things are okay anymore.”

65) “Leave.”

66) “Don’t come back here again.”

67) “I’m changing my locks.”

68) “Give me my things, and then I’m gone.”

69) “You’ve changed.”

70) “I don’t like who you’ve become.”

71) “Stop believing in them.”

72) “Do you really think that I don’t know?”

73) “This marriage is pointless.”

74) “I want a divorce.”

75) “I hate you.”

76) “You’re nothing to me.”

77) “I’m going to sleep on the couch.”

78) “We need a break.”

79) “Don’t come looking for me.”

80) “You need to get yourself together, or there’s no more us.”

81) “It takes two to make a marriage work, you know.”

82) “I don’t want to talk to you.”

83) “Leave me alone.”

84) “Papers are on the table.”

85) “Give me your ring.”

86) “I just want to go home.”

87) “You’re scaring me.”

88) “Don’t go to bed angry.”

89) “Are you hurt?”

90) “Is that blood?”

91) “What happened to you?”

92) “Who hurt you?”

93) “You’re limping.”

94) “Sit down. Now.”

95) “Why aren’t you sleeping anymore?”

96) “Where do you go during the night?”

97) “Do you think I don’t feel you slipping out of bed?”

98) “Show me.”

99) “I refuse to just sit back and watch you be hurt!”

100) “You’re killing yourself little by little.”

101) “Put down the bottle.”

102) “Don’t light that cigarette.”

103) “We’re breaking up.”

104) “You hurt them. Why?”

6) “Pack your stuff and get out.”

7) “When you get home, I won’t be there.”

8) “Did I ever mean anything to you?”

9) “This relationship, did you ever want it to last?”

10) “We’re breaking up.”

11) “This is why we’re breaking up. This!”

12) “I think we need to talk about this.”

13) “It’s cliche, but it really isn’t you. It’s me.”

14) “Just—get out.”

15) “What do you want us to be? What’s the end goal?”

16) “I’m sorry.”

17) “It’s for your own well-being. Please know I don’t want this.”

18) “I can’t keep you safe any other way.”

19) “If this relationship is going to keep causing issues, then maybe it shouldn’t be.”

20) “I hope you can forgive me one day.”

SCENARIOS:

21) Knowing that the other person is slipping away and trying to hold the relationship together. Whether that be dinner in tense silence, or trying to offer physical affection that’s stuttered and awkward.

22) Never seeing each other anymore. Not in the mornings before work, and not after.

23) Seeing how unhappy all of your photos look and not being able to handle it anymore.

24) Countless family members speaking about how there’s just no spark between you and your SO anymore, causing you to reassess the situation.

25) Once it comes to light that your relationship is sinking, your SO offers to go to couple’s counseling.

26) Your SO choosing the guest bedroom over your shared bedroom.

27) An argument that ends with a door slamming and the knowledge that there is no return from this.

28) A private breakup that ends in tears.

29) A public break up that draws eyes.

30) A text that simply says we need to break up.

31) Ending the relationship to try to keep your SO safe.

32) Having to force indifference for their safety, even if it causes your heart to break.

33) One last goodnight.

34) A lingering kiss that reads more like goodbye than I love you.

6) Smiles that hurt.

7) Always being each other’s +1 to any event.

8) Forced proximity, that wouldn’t be such a problem if things weren’t changing between the two of you.

9) Home cooked meals, made special by the other.

10) Walking each other home from work.

11) Falling asleep on the couch, intertwined.

12) Fake-dating; either because you have to, (friends, family, a wedding, job) or because you two made an agreement when you were younger to get married.

13) Having to vet the other’s SOs.

14) Soft touches. A brush on the shoulder, across the waist, through the hair.

15) Everyone knowing that, oh, it’s those two.

16) People asking where’s the other if only one is present.

17) Minted keys to each other’s apartment. (Bonus if it’s the only copy).

18) Sleepovers because you're sick and they don’t want to leave.

19) Their parents always asking how you’re doing, and yours asking about them.

20) Bets on your relationship.

21) That kind of laughter that ends up like squeaking because you can’t hold it in anymore.

22) Confessing your love in the worst ways. (In the middle of an argument, while in danger, in a drunken stupor, simply because you’re tired.)

23) Using them as a seat, because that’s what you’re used to.

24) Slow dancing. Totally platonic.

25) Prom with one another.

26) Spending sad anniversaries on the couch with buckets of chocolate, their arms curled around your shoulders.

27) They only trust you with their problems.

28) And you only have them to cry on.

29) “Goodnight” and “Good morning” texts.

30) “Did you get home safe?” texts.

31) “If anything ever happens to you, call me.”

32) Self-sacrificing behavior because neither of you can live without the other.

33) Chiding the other while patching them up, inches away from their lips.

34) When they throw themselves into danger, you’re there to pull them out.

35) “Can’t sleep, come over?”

36) Movie marathons.

37) Hiding each other whenever you’re not supposed to be in their room, giggling.

38) “I can’t imagine being with anyone but you.”

39) Petty jealousy.

40) “Where are you?”

41) Always sitting by each other in [school].

42) Fixing each other’s clothing; ESPECIALLY tying their ties, fingers brushing against their sternum.

43) “I’ve wanted this forever.”

44) Them being the only person who notices the small changes you make to either your appearance or house.

45) Emergency contacts.

46) Sleep-deprived nights because the other’s in the hospital.

47) Platonic love proclamations, until they're not.

48) An accidental kiss to the cheek that leaves both of you stunned.

49) “I can’t keep going without telling you how I feel.”

50) That awkward phase after you start dating where everything is new and you really don’t want to mess it up.

51) “It’s just me.”

52) The whole exaggeration about their dating. (Eg, we’ve been dating since I’ve known them.)

53) “I didn’t know you loved me.” “I didn’t know you loved me.”

54) Semi-protective behavior.

55) Knuckle kisses that get progressively longer.

56) Dreams shared in the darkness.

57) Working together—which means no productivity, basically.

58) Playful arguments.

59) Being able to resolve actual arguments because they both value the friendship too much.

60) “Take the bed.” “Not without you.”

61) Stargazing, your head on their shoulder.

62) Being there when things go bad with each other’s families.

63) The “do you want to talk?” with pinched eyebrows.

64) Knowing the exact shade of each other’s eyes from memory.

65) Coffee trips in the middle of the day.

66) Dropped off lunches.

67) Random midnight snack runs.

68) Nighttime road trips.

69) A shared music taste and a bass that rocks the car, windows down.

70) “Don’t replace me… please. I can’t lose you, too.”

71) Straight-faced covering for them, even while they sneak out the backdoor behind you.

72) Mutual shenanigans despite the consequences of said shenanigans.

73) “Hey, what if we—” “No.”

74) That first kiss that’s a tentative touch, then turns into a feverous kiss, hands on shoulders, jaws, cheeks, squeezing their sides.

75) Wanting to take their relationship slow.

76) Each milestone meaning more than the last.

77) Soft singing to put one another to sleep—perhaps a song that they’ve sang since childhood.

78) Being ready to drop everything to go help them no matter what.

79) Smiling when thinking about them [and being called out on it].

80) Objects that you have to get for them.

81) Board Game competition.

82) Zipping up their dress, or tying their tie and fixing their cufflinks.

83) Secret languages.

84) “What are we?” “What do you want us to be?”

85) Standing in front of them on the [train].

86) Memories that you can’t forget.

87) Growing old with one another.

88) Kids who they can’t decide which looks like who.

89) The most outlandish anniversaries you can think of.

90) “Happy That Time We Almost Died For the Second Time!”

91) Communicating through simple expressions.

6) I may not like you, but I’d hate you getting caught by the police even more. Here, hide with me.

7) How, after two years of us being in the same office, I now only figured out that you apparently have a crush on me? And the office knew? I thought you hated me.

8) Group projects aren’t fun, but group projects with you are even worse. Gotta make sure I clean my room, and make sure there’s snacks, oh, and make sure that my mom doesn’t come in the room and—wait… why am I putting so much effort in?

9) I know that when I took this job, I said I’d do anything to get to the truth. But a fake marriage between you and I? Not happening. (It happens anyway.)

10) I saw a crumpled up letter sitting on my desk, and all of our coworkers were snickering about it. It was a note confessing your love for me, obviously trashed. You never hated me?

11) We’re about to be caught, and you pull me into a closet/cupboard/dumpster/alleyway, and now you’re really close. Lord, help me.

12) I got a piece of paperwork that I can’t do alone, so I took it up to your office. Entering your space was a one-time thing, but when did it become a habit to stop here every other day with coffee, then?

13) Our boss is planning on firing both of us if we can’t get along—and he/she even went as far as to threaten a get-along shirt. Come on, let’s go bowling/watch a movie/to the arcade or something… why am I so warm?

14) I never thought that out of this whole room, you’d be the one to advocate for me.

15) I overheard your secretary ordering you coffee, and being the best employee that you have, I got you a second one in the afternoon. You return the favor, and maybe you’re not such a bad boss.

16) You’re babysitting my daughter/son. I hate you, but you do a good job. You hate me, but I tip you well. What happens when my kid locks us into a damned closet after you finish up work, and you start blushing?

17) I am trying not to cry at the fact that my ice cream dropped on the pavement. It’s already been a rough day, okay? But then you, my boss, who should be back at their office and definitely not here, buys me a new one. Who are you, and what did you do to my boss?

18) I called yesterday to not come in today. I don’t want to deal with you, or anyone else for that matter. But then you’re here with groceries and ice cream… thanks.

19) That’s my dog. Who likes your dog? Even though you’re my annoying neighbor that blasts music at two in the morning, maybe we can get along. For the sake of our pets, of course. And not because you’re—

6) A wedding.

7) A funeral.

8) A gathering.

9) For church.

10) A fake-date.

11) A double-date.

12) A work promotion.

13) An award ceremony.

14) A coffee date.

15) A college graduation.

16) For one of the various ceremonies.

17) A suit/dress fitting.

18) Modeling for a shoot,

19) To go out to a bar.

20) An undercover mission.

21) Simply to look nice.

22) A presentation.

23) A college reunion.

24) Tying the knot in a courthouse.

25) In a courtroom.

SCENARIOS:

26) Because your mom bullied me into Sunday brunch, and I fear her.

27) Because we’re meeting for the first time in ten years, and I want to make a good impression on you.

28) Because you keep stealing my clothing.

29) Because you like tying my ties.

30) Because you say that my ass looks good in these pants.

31) Because you say that my legs look long in this dress.

32) Because I’m meeting your family.

33) Because you like it when I look classy.

34) Because it's the only thing I have clean.

35) Because it makes me feel confident.

36) Because I need a new wardrobe, and you’re convinced that classy clothing is the way to go.

37) Because you keep giving me too expensive clothing.

38) Because I wanted to be by your side at the wedding.

39) Because I wanted to be by your side at the funeral.

8) Because this is what we’ve done since we were kids, regardless of the adult implications now.

9) Because it’s so cold that I can see my own breath, and tangling together is the best way to warm up.

10) Because your house was broken into.

11) Because you’re scared of the dark, or what’s in the dark.

12) Because you’re scared to lose me.

13) Because your room is flooded.

14) Because I would rather you sleep here than with someone else.

15) Because you can’t afford a hotel room.

16) Because I prefer your heartbeat as my sound-soother.

17) Because I prefer your phone as my night light.

18) Because I prefer your weight to my weighted blanket.

19) Because you were kidnapped, and I won’t let anyone else get to you again.

20) Because I don’t trust anyone else to take care of you like I can.

21) Because you feel most protected with me.

22) Because what’s the difference between snuggling and hugging? (A lot.)

23) Because you’re visiting and need a place to stay.

24) Because we’re too caught up in the past to remember that we broke up.

25) Because we drank too much last night.

26) Because you fell asleep on my shoulder, and I carried you to bed.

27) Because my bed is the most comfortable.

28) Because you keep the nightmares away.

29) Because we’ve just married and we’re taking things slow.

30) Because this is an arranged marriage.

31) Because I have nowhere else to go.

32) Because we don’t trust each other, we have no option than to keep one another close.

33) Because I’m dying, and I don’t want to leave any regrets.

34) Because I’ve been kicked out, and you’re the only safe place to go.

35) Because you’ve let me crash so many times before.

36) Because I love the way you wrap around me.

39) Because the little hums you make against my ear to send me to sleep send warmth down my body.

40) Because your fingertips over my muscles send me to sleep.

41) Because your cat sleeps on my chest. (I’m not here for you… of course.)

42) Because it’s between you and the outdoors.

43) Because we’re making a mistake.

44) Because your breakfast is my favorite thing.

45) Because we’re best friends.

46) Because this is the first time I’ve ever seen you cry.

47) Because everyone else left you.

48) Because I’ll always be the one to patch you up.

49) Because there’s nowhere else I'd rather be.

FIREFLIES: For the characters to catch fireflies underneath a dwindling sunset. 

STARS: For the characters to go stargazing alone. 

OUTFIT: For A to dress up in a new, summer-themed outfit for B. 

SCHOOL: For the characters to reunite after school semester ends. 

CLOUDS: For the characters to watch the clouds roll by, naming what each shape looks like. 

RUNNING: For the characters to meet while running. (Bonus points if one is all exhausted while the other character is fresh as a daisy.)

POTLUCK: For the characters to meet again at a potluck, maybe after years of no contact. 

APPLE: For A to pick an apple for B while in an orchard. 

SUNBURNED: For A to get sunburned while playing in the sun, and B whispering apologies while pulling out all the stops for relief. 

SUNSCREEN: For A to help B smother themselves in sunscreen. 

SHELLS: For both characters to pick shells on the beach, creating a collection which they keep in their shared/separate homes.

WAVES: For A to disappear underneath a wave and B to pull them back up again. (Bonus points if they kiss, of course). 

BOUQUET: For A to give B a bouquet of their favorite summer time flowers. 

FORTH OF JULY: For the characters to watch the fireworks explode, sitting underneath with their hands intertwined 

VACATION: For the characters, who hadn’t seen each other in years, to go on vacation with one another in a series of unfortunate events. 

STORMS: For A to be caught in a storm and B to run to their rescue. 

AQUARIUM: For the characters to go to the aquarium and fall in love with marine life… and each other. 

5) “Don’t get yourself killed.”

6) “Promise me, you won’t forget us.”

7) “I’ll be back before dawn.”

8) “If you die, I’ll raise you from your grave and kill you myself.”

9) “We’ve been doomed from the start.”

10) “They won’t let us be together.”

11) “I’ll meet you on the other side.”

12) “I’ll follow you to the ends of the earth.”

13) “Take me instead!”

14) “We’ll see each other in our dreams.”

15) “I’ll write to you.”

16) “Take this, and carry it with you. Let it be a reminder of me.”

17) “I didn’t know what to say…”

18) “Is this really the end?”

19) “We’re not compatible.”

20) “I’ll miss you.”

21) “I’ll be happy you’re gone.”

22) “Forget about me. Forget everything about me.”

23) “See you around?”

24) “I hope I don’t see you around.”

11) "You're stunning."

12) "Leave it to me."

13) "Dance with me."

14) "I love the way you sing."

15) "You can close your eyes."

16) "Hold on to me."

17) "Can I hold you?"

18) "What do you need right now?"

19) "Don't push yourself."

20) "I made your favorite."

21) "Let's go out."

22) "Do what's best for you."

23) "I made this for you."

24) "You make me a better person."

25) "You're my home."

26) "Do you want to watch this together?"

27) "I saved this for you."

28) "I thought this matched your eyes."

29) "Let me help."

30) "I'll always come home to you."

31) "You're my everything."

32) "I'll never leave."

33) "I trust you."

34) "Trust me."

35) "Do you want to go home?"

36) "You're always warm."

37) "You give the best hugs."

38) "Everything you make tastes amazing."

39) "I worry about you."

40) "If something is wrong, you'll tell me, and I'll take care of it."

41) "Don't push yourself."

42) "I'll always patch you up."

43) "I'll be here when you wake."

44) "I wanted to do something nice."

45) "I bought you flowers."

46) "Happy birthday / mother's day / father's day / anniversary."

47) "Good morning. I dreamed of you last night."

48) "You've been on my mind ever since I left."

49) "I didn't want to wake you up."