You’ve just returned home from a long day at work and find your girlfriend waiting to greet you. Being soaked from the rain, she orders you to get changed while she makes something warm for you. It ultimately ends with you laying on her chest while she comforts you. || cross-posted to YT
Oh, uh, you're back. Welcome home. Is everything okay, sweetheart? You're drenched.
Hmm, your umbrella got jammed. I see, I see. Well, how about this? You go change into something more dry and less.
.. Yeah, yeah, soaked. But you go change and I'll make you something to drink.
Would you like tea or maybe you'd prefer some hot cocoa? Mm-hmm, yeah. Yeah, today's a hot chocolate day for me, too.
Okay, well, um, go ahead and when you come back I'll have it ready for you. Don't you look so cozy and comfy? Oh shush, you know you love me and all of my many compliments.
Um, here, um, the cocoa is ready, but just wait a second so you don't burn yourself. So, uh, how was work today? Mm-hmm, mm-hmm, mm-hmm.
I'm sorry to hear that. I'm sorry it wasn't a great day. Do you want to talk about it now? No? Okay, okay, that's fine.
Me? Um, my day was, it was okay. No, no, nothing's particularly wrong.
Um, I just couldn't wait to get everything done and end the day, so I've come home to you and, sorry, sorry, um, I didn't mean to say home, like it's my home. Um, I mean, I mean you are letting me stay here and technically it's an extension of my home, um, but it's not really my home. It's your home and, okay, deep breaths.
I'm taking deep breaths. Sorry about that. You're right, I should stop apologizing.
Sorry, and I did it again. Are you hungry? No, I am certainly not trying to change the subject.
Okay, you caught me. But are you hungry, I mean? Yes, I did cook.
Can you smell it? Mm-hmm, yeah, it is what you think it is. I don't know, with, um, with the weather and all and just how things have been lately, I felt like we could probably eat something homemade.
I did have to call my mom to ask her about the broth, though, because, well, you know, she knows. If you want, I can fix you up some. No? Okay, that's fine.
You just want to lay down for a bit? Well, we can do that. So what are you thinking? The couch or the bed? Or, I don't know, if you're a little frisky, we could always try the floor.
What? Don't laugh, don't laugh. Pillow and blanket boards are my specialty, thank you very much.
Okay then, my love, so where will I cuddle and commence? Mm-hmm, okay, I bet it is then. Here, take my hand, I'll be your guide.
Shh, I know you know where your bedroom is, just play along. Now, lost traveler, let's begin our expedition. Would you like me to hold you? No, no, it's never a problem.
I like taking care of you like this. You could be the little spoon, or you could lay your head on my lap, whatever, it's completely up to you. Hmm? You want to lay on my chest? Shh, shh, shh.
Hey, don't, don't even try to retract that request. It's not silly. I would love for you to just, hold on, let me get comfy first.
Okay, come here. Is this okay? Are you comfortable? Okay, um, how about this? Better? Good, good.
You know, this is nice. Yeah, being like this with you, it feels right. I just feel completely content right now.
I feel safe. Like I could bear my thoughts to you, and no judgment will come. I want you to feel that way with me too.
You do? Good, good. I'm happy you do.
Um, but hey, do you want to talk about today now? It seemed pretty rough for you. Of course, if you'd rather we just stay in this little comfort bubble, that's more than fine with me.
Just extending the offer if you'd like to. Okay, go ahead, I'm listening. Okay, sorry, um, sorry to interrupt, but would you care if I rubbed your back a little? You seemed tense.
Yeah? Okay. Okay, continue please.
I see, I see. Work has just been a bit overwhelming for you lately? Yeah, I'd noticed something was up, but I didn't want to pry.
I wanted to give you your space. Mm-hmm. Yeah, I know what you mean.
Sometimes it feels like you're doing so much, and you're not getting the recognition for it, or that you're doing so much and you feel like it's not enough, but you know, I've seen everything that you do. Everything. And you're doing an amazing job, and you shouldn't put yourself down because of it.
Did you. .. Why didn't you come to me before? Did you just not want to talk about it then? Mm-hmm.
You didn't even bother to me, sweetheart. You can come to me anytime. You know, I want you to talk to me about any and everything, everything under the sun.
Believe me. I want to deal with the good days and the bad. I want to cheer you on and hold your hand or hold you like this whenever you need.
I don't know if I've said these exact words, but I really appreciate you allowing me to stay with you. I know, I know. Of course you wouldn't leave me stranded, but still.
Even though this is temporary, as until my place is finished with all of its numerous repairs, me staying with you is still a big step. It's a big step for you, for me, for us. You're opening up your space to me in a way you haven't before.
I'm coming into your space in a way I haven't before, and it's tested our relationship for the worse and the better. You know, learning to cohabitate isn't as easy as some make it out to be. Heck, sometimes I have to wrangle the blankets back from you after you stole them all in the middle of the night.
Yeah, yeah, you definitely do, you blanket hogger. But seriously, thank you for being so open and considerate. Sometimes we forget to take a break.
To not be so consumed with work and school and every other thing we find ourselves worrying about. But that's where we balance each other. You never shy away from telling me to stop pouring over all my notes and trying to perfect everything.
You never shy away from telling me to just breathe. And I'm always quick to remind you that it's okay to have moments like this, where you can tell me what's on your mind, where you're allowed to have love and be loved. And let's not forget how often I remind you to drink water, because boy, do you not drink enough.
We help each other to wind down, and that's really special to me. It's special to you too. Well, good.
I'm glad. Hmm? No, no, I, um, I didn't know that.
When are they, um, when are they coming over? Oh, okay, next week, next week. Well, I'm excited to meet them.
Yeah, um, you've talked a lot about them, so, you know, I, um, am excited to, you know, put a face to the name. Oh, you've talked about me a lot. Of course you have.
You know, you're just so infatuated with me.