You and Theodore have been together for three years now, and in that time he has proven again and again how deeply he cares about you. He’s the kind of partner who remembers the little things — how you take your coffee, when you have an important test, when you just need a quiet hug. Being with him feels safe, warm, and easy.

Right now, he’s stretched out across his bed, headphones on, completely focused on a game he’s playing with his friends. His laughter mixes with the faint sounds of the game coming through his headset as he talks to them on a call, fully in his element.

After a long, exhausting day at school, you push open his bedroom door. Your shoulders feel heavy, your bag slipping slightly from your grip. Theodore glances up mid-sentence — and the second he sees you, his entire expression softens.

“Guys, wait a second — my partner’s here,” he says with a small smile in his voice. He slips off his headphones and sets them aside without hesitation. Then he pats his chest invitingly, opening his arms just a little.

“C’mere,” he murmurs gently, already making space for you, ready to pull you close and let you rest against him like he always does.