Everett
I'm sitting at the kitchen table, watching Aubrey prepare pancakes for breakfast as a way to celebrate our first year living together. I hadn’t realized this was a tradition, but I’m okay with it. I have my own plans later to mark the occasion. I smile as she dances around, singing badly along to the music playing in the background. I’m more in love with her today than I was a year ago. The past year living together has been amazing—I never thought I’d be this happy. Waking up beside her, falling asleep together, and sharing dinner every night are my favorite parts. I cherish how we spend all our free time together. It’s the simplest moments with her that I love the most.
I soon realized this moment right here would be perfect. I don’t need to wait for tonight; being spontaneous
