I Took Pictures of Us

My alarm went out a few minutes after 12. I slept after I said good night a little over 8 as you’ve literally ignored me again. But that’s okay…  Still, I’ve been thinking of sending you some sweet message as it’s your birthday. However, no words came through until…

It’s 4 minutes past 3am now and finally I’ve come to think of sharing pictures of US…

Having the typical romantic candlelit dinner date at some fancy restaurant…

Where I get to pick you up from work, have the chance to hold the door for you to get in the car…

Surprise you with the typical bouquet of roses and chocolates on the passenger seat…

We could definitely pull an awesome night with the best food served on the menu because hell yeah, we can afford whatever. And then finally drive home for some steamy sex after stripping off that Versace dress you’re wearing…

However, what makes my heart skip a beat is the thought of us

Making time for each other…

Where as per usual let each other know how our day’s going - you finding the time to text me and I do the same…

Poke fun at you as you tell me you’re sweating and that you forgot to bring your towel but warn me not to lecture you again.

Where I actually get to pick you up from work, hug each other’s stressful day away…

We’d listen to each other’s woes, how both of our day went, I’d take you home…

And then I’d let you breathe while I prepare the tub for you to slip on to and relax as I cook dinner for us…

Our random nights could be you insisting on watching another horror film that you know would terrify me but of course I’d watch it because of you… After my screaming and your laughing at the way I overreact, we’ll eventually end up in the bedroom and make love.

Some nights could be the usual scene of me looking at you roll your eyes because I could have done something again. I’d still smile because you’re just too cute when you’re pissed. You know I’d always say sorry even when there’d be times I’d let you cool off your steam on your own.

The picture of us I took showed two souls, complete, content despite life’s shenanigans… there’s me looking at you sleeping on my shoulders. I’d wake you up with kisses the next morning and you know what happens next. (*wink!)

Somehow this picture of us is never that perfect, happy couple because we’ll definitely fight over something. Still, we get to choose each other despite life’s imperfections. This picture of us shows two people working on each other’s lives to be better, for the better.

It was extremely dark for me over the years, my photos seemingly were black and white.

Now, if people ask me how my pictures look,

I’d say, for some reason, the colors started to show when I took these pictures of us in my head, saved in my heart. 

I no longer have to wonder what my idea of a relationship is, nor even watch another round of No Strings Attached because I get to look at these pictures, I’d see US and I know for sure it would be beautiful.

So to this person who’s cute when grumpy… 

this person whose anger sets in when hungry…

this person whose smart mouth amaze me… 

to this person that has become my challenge…

this very same person I’d actually love to take these pictures with, 

It is my turn to tell you to BE STILL.

While we’re both scared of the world,

Know that I am here, I’ll be here. 

Someday, we’d get to print these pictures…

When the world goes easy…

And when you’re ready…

Happy Birthday!