i am chatting on my computer with four or five people. behind me, he sits on the edge of the bed, reading a book.

there is a lull in all four of the conversations i am having. i peek over my shoulder. he is deeply involved with the book. there is something in the way that he looks slightly amused at what he is reading that makes me smile.

i slowly move the chair away from me a little, trying not to distract him.

there is a moment of silence, and then i pounce on him from across the room, sending the book flying and pinning him to the bed, where i giggle like a maniac as he looks completely surprised.

"hi!" i say mischievously.

he blinks, momentarily stunned, and then he grins and puts his arms around me.

"hi. i love you."