**This is my first attempt at writing on here so any feedback is greatly appreciated**
It was one of those gray, sweater weather days that just seemed to drag on. The weather had started to seep into my attitude, and I was feeling a little blah. Then Rob texted me.
"Boo," he said, his usual way of reaching out. "What are you up to today?" I perked up. Rob and I had just started seeing each other, but it was very new and still pretty casual. It was nice to know he was thinking of me.
We bantered a little bit before he finally said, "What are you doing tonight? I want to see you."
My favorite words to hear, but I replied honestly "I'm in a blanket and movie kind of mood, not a particularly sexy one." He still wanted to hang out, said a movie sounded perfect. Twenty minutes later, I was at his door.
Even in just sweatpants and a simple T-shirt, he looked so attractive. He had perfected the 5 o'clock shadow look, with slightly tussled black hair and a crooked smile that made his eyes light up. He hugged me, and I could tell he had just showered as I caught the scent of his cedarwood soap.
More to myself than to him, I found myself saying "I don't want you to get the wrong idea," as I took off my jacket. I had dressed for comfy, in just a tank top and yoga pants. "I'm just up for a movie tonight, is that okay?"
"I know," he smiled, "just a movie" and he led me into his living room.
On the couch, I noticed he had placed two folded blankets right in the middle and had chips and salsa already set out. The gesture did not go unnoticed. He had tried for me. I still mostly wanted to just chill, but a small part of me was glad I had worn a lacier bra and panties just in case.
We sat down on the couch for the movie, and I could tell he didn't know how to close to sit without seeming like he was still angling for sex. I moved closer to him, slipping under his arm and pulling the blanket over us a little. It felt good to be close to him and my mind wandered, thinking about just how good he has made me feel before. About 20 minutes into the movie, I realized I had not been paying the movie any attention, and I looked up at Rob. He seemed focused. How did he manage that?