A year ago I was a mess. I was broken, beaten down, and struggling to keep my head above water. I still hadn't gotten my sense of self back, but I still felt I could be open with you. I was at the lowest point of my life, and getting to talk to you was one of the only positive things I had going for me at the time. I don't know if I've ever told you, but you absolutely saved my life. Even before we considered ourselves together, I knew I loved you with so much of my heart that it kept me going. Sometimes, it feels like we were made for each other, because I've never felt this open, connected, or in tune with another person before in my life. What started off as a cute message asking to turn an animation into a story has become the healthiest and best relationship I've ever been in, even if we've yet to be in each other's arms.

I want to hold you, protect you, support you. I want to help you, hype you up, be in your corner. I would give everything for a night together to just have you in my arms. Our movie nights are the highlights of my week now, and any time I get to spend with you is something I cherish. The first year has shown that those feelings I have aren't going away, but rather they're getting stronger and warmer, giving me the warmth in my core that makes every day easier.

So, here's a render. One of our sonas, curled up on the couch, watching a movie together with a massive bucket of popcorn, in a cute little apartment just existing with each other in our lives. It's nowhere near as nice as the real thing will be, but for now, it's what we've got. I love you.