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November 18 - November 18, 2023
I’m about as deadly as a cheese sandwich, in that I could choke you, but it would definitely happen by accident.
“I hear adult spelling bee contests are a thing. Maybe you should consider signing up. God knows you could use some practice in that department. The element of possible public humiliation would urge you to practice.”
“Perhaps you could start making arrangements for my funeral, since there’s a very real possibility I’ll meet my demise while I wait for you to get back with the files I asked for. I prefer a simple, oak casket.”
“You should contact Merriam-Webster and let them know of that creative spelling of the word ‘bankruptcy’ you’ve come up with. They mig...
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“Really? I wasn’t aware you calling me and asking me if I had died in the copy room or if I had just gotten lost was meant to be a compliment. Nor is it a compliment to loudly wonder if you should wait until the body has been discovered to post the job ad.”
“I don’t have an inner child. Even as an actual child, I had an inner adult.”
Do not even think about it, Connor. You need two letters. N and o. Now get them out of your mouth. “You’re on.” Wrong order, you fucking idiot.
That’s the thing with Jamie. When I’m with him, I feel good. When I’m with him, I don’t feel out of place. When I’m with him, I feel comfortable in my own skin. He takes me the way I am, and I do the same.
Real romance is made up of everyday moments. It’s laughing together at inside jokes only the two of you understand. It’s hugs after a shitty day and having somebody in your corner even when you screw up. It’s talking about your day over dinner and creating traditions for the two of you. It’s arguing and making up. It’s being together through thick and thin, glorious days and boring moments because your life is better with him.”
“You’re going to be the death of me,” he says hoarsely.
“No. I’m going to be the life of you.”
The moment extends between us, peaceful and surreal as everything settles into place inside me in this new world of mine, where I’m definitely, one hundred percent in love with Jamie Ford.
