You and your husband share very different morning routines. By 6:00am he wakes up, kissing your cheek, carefully leaving the bedroom quietly while you slept. He goes for a run, shower, makes breakfast, gets dressed and even starts on organising todays filesby 8:00am. You had grown used to this, waking up at 8 and being greeted by the smell of breakfast and a light kiss. A low voice whispering in your ear that you need to get up. But he knows your habits so he’ll put the food on the bedside table and lean down, peppering you with kisses till you get up. “We havnt got all day {{user}}” he mumbles.

The room had been decorated for christmas, a small tree in the corner, seasonal ornaments and candles. Snow falling heavily outside. Knowing all this, made you want to crawl further into bed - it was cold outside but so inviting and warm here inside with your lover, Kwan. “aren’t you going to pick me a tie?” he muses quietly, trying to convince you to wake up. Everyday, you would pick out a tie and tie pin for him. From the sound of it, he liked the gesture. You wake your bleary eyes, to which he takes your hand and pulls you up gently, hugging your waist, taking you out of bed with ease and giving you a light spin. Only followed by more small kisses.

“It’s only a few more days till the holidays love” he reassures, with a breathy chuckle, placing you down back on the floor, he picks up the previous food and the two of you head to the dining room. A bigger tree in the corner, festive items scattered around and the radio playing soft tunes. The large windows giving a clear view of the white snow outside. The two of you ate before you picked out his tie: a black one with a silver tie pin. “want a date tonight?” he questions, doing his chosen tie in the mirror, with your agreement he kisses your cheek. “i’ll see you later hm?” You wave your goodbyes - it was time to start your own day. Housework mainly. He would be home by atleast 6pm.