For Frederic

My Dearest Frederic, It's Valentine's Day at Starhugs today. We are sitting in our usual booth, snuggled together on the same side. There are fresh flowers on our table, and a large painting on the wall above our heads. The sunlight filters through the window, warming us both on a cold February afternoon. It's been a while since we both lingered here like this. We sit silently for a few moments, listening to the wind in the trees, the song of the birds, and the soft roar of the ocean above us. It is our first Valentine's Day together, but it is really my first real, happy Valentine's Day that I've ever had in my life. Thank you for loving me so truly, my dear. This Twine is my love letter to you this Valentine's Day. Scattered throughout this game are love coupon presents! Save these images to your computer or device and then send them to me to redeem whenever you want. Here is your first love coupon: <img src="http://i.imgur.com/6EJy5Yp.png" alt="Save this image!"> [[Snuggle Closer]]

A part of me knew that I loved you from the moment I sent you "Boats & Birds." It was a quiet kind of love, and I didn't recognize it because I had never felt it before. It was the kind of love that wanted the best for you, the kind of love that wanted you to be happy, even though I thought we would never be able to be together. I am very glad that you took the leap and got in a plane to come all the way to Tennessee. I am so happy to love and be loved by you. I want to take a hundred more romantic afternoon walks with you by the river. <img src="http://i.imgur.com/Astg8Cc.png" alt="Save this image!"> [[Good morning, love.]]

Heaven is waking up next to you. Your sleepy voice, your ruffled hair. The warmth of your skin next to mine. The way you quietly check to see if I am awake before wrapping your arm around me and holding me close. You make me feel safe and loved. Heaven is having coffee with you every morning, my love. <img src="http://i.imgur.com/HB07aC9.png" alt="Save this image!"> [[You make me feel so safe.]]

You are so gentle, my love. You are so careful not to overlook my anxieties, and that does not go unnoticed. Thank you for your gentleness, your patience, and your kindness. I trust you. <img src="http://i.imgur.com/zjYJzjj.png" alt="Save this image!"> [[This place is so beautiful]]

Let's be one of those couples that has picnics as a regular part of life, not just as a special occasion. <img src="http://i.imgur.com/NjtFQ43.png?1" alt="Save this image!"> Let's be the sort of couple that searches for places of beauty, then spends time together there. Let's have picnics and play music and talk about dreams and ideas and plans. Let's seek out lovely places, and then go there together. [[Sometimes I am so tired, my love]]

Sometimes you tell me that you worry that you might not be attentive enough. I've never been quite sure how to tell you that this is the most healthy attention that I have ever had the privilege to receive in my life and that you are wonderful. Sometimes you worry about making mistakes. I will continue telling you as long as you need to hear it: I love you and I accept you just as you are. It doesn't matter what your test scores are. It doesn't matter what career you have. It doesn't matter how smart you are or how perfect your achievements are. You are already priceless without any of that. Just you. You are enough. I love your beautiful soul. <img src="http://i.imgur.com/S4RR03Q.png" alt="Save this image!"> [[Such a gentleman's soul.]]

Sometimes I watch you, every bit of you, from across the room when you are busy with something else. The way you carry yourself, the care that you take in choosing your clothing. I love dressing up with you. We make a good pair! Let's get dressed up and have a lovely meal together. <img src="http://i.imgur.com/7bNRpKQ.png" alt="Save this image!"> (Good for visits <i>and</i> long distance.) [[A little bit of fun.]]

Intimacy with you is one of the most beautiful things I have experienced. Thank you, my love, for loving me so deeply and respectfully when we are intimate together. Being with you is the most natural thing in the world. You make me feel safe and loved and cherished. I love getting lost in your eyes, my darling, when nothing exists in this world except me and you. <img src="http://i.imgur.com/Qck8rwQ.png" alt="Save this image!"> <img src="http://i.imgur.com/K9u5i1F.png" alt="Save this image!"> [[Let's take our time together.]]

I miss having you beside me. But the nature of our relationship has always been long distance, and we do pretty well with it despite time zone differences. Still, even our precious Starhugs Sundays get cut short sometimes. So here is a special coupon that you can use when you are craving some extra time with me. With this, I am all yours for one weekend. We can skype, watch movies, talk, cry, laugh, eat together, or play games! Whatever you like, my dear. I'm yours for a weekend. <img src="http://i.imgur.com/CSXUP95.png" alt="Save this image!"> [[We are under the same stars.]]

It feels good to look up at the stars and remember how small we are, how big and beautiful the universe is, and that we both exist under the light of the same stars. The stars, the sun, and the moon connects us, no matter where we are. There's something that I know you've been wanting to do with me since the very beginning. Let's go stargazing together. With blankets and fireflies and champagne. <img src="http://i.imgur.com/rsrV9fj.png" alt="Save this image!"> [[You are my adventure.]]

It is my great privilege to love you in this life. I love you just the way you are, and I am so grateful to know you, my darling. Your presence in my life has been one of the most beautiful things that has ever happened to me. I want to wake up next to you every morning. You are the one I want beside me, having a quiet morning cup of coffee. You're the one that I want to share meals with. You're the one I want to live simply with, to go on gentle adventures with in search of beauty and freedom. Let's go. Let's go somewhere beautiful together. Let's take a weekend road trip on one of your visits this year. Let's dream and plan together. Let's build a life of happiness and gentleness and adventure. My dearest Frederic. You are my greatest adventure. I love you. <img src="http://i.imgur.com/tsfO9XA.png" alt="Save this image!"> <iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZQCWPcYD5nQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>