This afternoon, you came home from work and turned on music as you always do before you take a shower. You walked into the bedroom, took my hand and we danced to a song that you heard on the radio that made you think of me. A couple of weeks ago, you got me roses because the ones you gave me for our anniversary had died, and you decided that they needed to be replaced with fresh ones. Periodically you go all-out and make reservations at one of my favorite restaurants so we can have a fancy date night together. You’re a hopeless romantic who knows it’s the little things that make me smile and that those little things -- like impromptu dancing or renting a movie after a particularly rough day -- can make my day or even my entire week so much brighter.
In just a few days, we go back to college, and while I’m looking forward to beginning an exciting adventure at my new university, I’m sad because I know that I won’t get to see you as often as I do now. I’ll miss falling asleep snuggled up next to you every night and waking up to your bright eyes each morning. I’ll miss welcoming you home from work with open arms, and I’ll say that I won’t miss sorting through your laundry, but I know that I will. I’ll miss your booming laugh as you tease me for something weird that I do, and I’ll even miss when you randomly scare me because I can’t stay mad at you for a second before your dimples and charming wink melt my heart. But we’re only going to be a couple hours away from each other, which makes being apart slightly less unbearable for me because I know that you can always brighten my day when I need you.
You’re going to be crazy busy this year with all of your classes, your commitment to your fraternity and every other activity you’re involved in. I’ll be busy with sorority recruitment, my classes, finding a job and any other organizations I get involved in. Between both of our schedules, it’ll be difficult to find times that we can visit one another, but I know we’ll figure it out. One of the things that I love most about you is not only how ambitious you are, but how you inspire me and encourage me to be a better version of myself every day.
I’m looking forward to seeing the man you will come to be in the next couple of years. I also can’t wait to grow up with you and to see what our future holds. Our life together is never boring, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m excited for the times during the school year when we will get a moment to ourselves. This could be a phone call, a text, a care package or even a cute goodnight Snapchat. You’ve taught me how to appreciate the little details in life, and for that I am forever grateful. You're my best friend and I love you so much.
See you soon my dear.
With all my love,
Samantha.
