#ways to say I love you

[imfinereallyy]

Steve always tells people "I love you" before saying bye to them. Maybe it's the years of Upside Down trauma, worrying that these words could be his last. Maybe it's the fact his parents never say it before leaving (if they even bothered to say anything to him at all). Maybe it's because each time his parents were away he thinks that this might be the time they never come back, and he isn't even sure if they love him. Maybe it's due to his years of King Steve, hurting others more than loving.

It doesn't really matter though, the why. What matters is that Steve has made it his mission to always do it before his goodbyes (especially after round three of the Upside Down). Always making sure to even say a quick "Love you! Bye!" as he is rushing out the door.

At first, everyone is a bit put off by it. Especially Nancy who at first thought it was a love confession until Steve turns to Jonathan and says the exact same thing. The kids think he's being gross and mushy, even an exasperated "mommmm" is thrown in his direction every once in and while. Robin is the only one who is receptive to it right away. A soft, "love you too dingus" she says to him, no matter if they are attached to the hip or in a screaming match that day.

Eventually, though, everyone accepts this as Steve's new normal. Gentle smiles, light snorts, and bruising punches (thanks max) are the responses given. But then after round four of the Upside Down, everyone seems to now embrace this part of Steve. Never forgetting to say "I love you too" in return.

Steve's heart comes a little closer to healing each time.

Steve only begins to realize it's a problem though when it comes to Eddie.

Steve finds that Eddie is the only one he has to resist saying it to. See, Steve over the years has become better at providing verbal affection. Note, his "I love you's" had blossomed into "I am proud of you" and "I'm worried about you" and so much more. He has grown out of the years of repressed emotion (well, he was actively learning to at least).

What Steve hasn't gotten better at is touch. Steve yearns for it, craves it in fact, but can't find it in him to reach out. His fear of rejection is too great. And Steve's friends don't really give out touch to those who don't actively seek it.

Eddie though may be the touchiest person he has ever met. It's small stuff at first.

A shoulder brush.

A clap on the back.

A poke in the ribs.

But then it soon turns into bigger stuff.

A boop on the nose.

A tug at his hair.

A goddamn hug from behind.

It's overwhelming, it's intoxicating. Steve can't really tell if it's good or bad for his health. And Steve knows if he asks Eddie to stop he will. Despite his touchy tendencies, the guy understood boundaries. But the problem is that Steve doesn't want him to stop.

The problem is that Eddie's constant physical affection is starting to collide with Steve's need to express verbal affection. The problem is Eddie is starting to fill the rest of the void in his heart. The problem is Steve...

The problem is Steve has to stop himself from expressing his normal "I love you's" because he knows it will mean something different, something more this time. He knows everyone will notice the difference after their years of hearing him say it.

So, Steve never says it to Eddie.

It's no biggie really. Or so Steve thinks until Eddie corners him in the kitchen during one of their game nights.

"Steve, do you...do you have a problem with me?" Eddie asks shyly, staring down at his boots. It was an odd look on him as Eddie was normally larger than life, commanding a room. It hurt Steve to see him like this.

"What? Why would you think that?" Steve asks shocked.

"Not really a no, Harrington." Eddie chuckles darkly, "And don't think I didn't notice but you kinda have a hangup about saying I love you to everyone except me. And ya know, I wouldn't really be offended really if it was cause we haven't known each other very long and ya know, cause I'm a guy. But then, I see you saying it to Argyle. Real easily in fact. And it wouldn't bother me if it was because we weren't close, but Stevie—" Eddie's voice cracks a little, as he slips into his nickname for Steve. Steve knows now, how serious Eddie is being. "—you've gotten to know me better than anyone in this whole stupid state. And that's including Wayne. Hell, you might even be my best friend even though I'm not yours. I'm not delusional I know no one can knock Robin from that spot." Eddie is rambling so hard that he gives Robin a run for her money. Steve thinks for a moment, that the two have been spending too much time together.

Steve stays silent as he walks towards Eddie to stand directly in front of him. Eddie continues without noticing. "Then I worry, it's because maybe. Maybe it's because you found out that I am gay. And that, you had a problem with that. That you have a problem with me." Eddie's voice starts off shaky but then turns into steel as he finishes. He makes sure to keep direct eye contact with Steve, driving his point.

Steve first thinks, wait Eddie's gay? Then Steve processes everything, panics, and loses his filter completely. Throws his worry about losing his best friend (don't tell Robin, but she's his soulmate so she'll forgive him) out the window, and throws his heart on the table instead. "Jesus, no Eds. I—shit. It's not that at all. Like I don't care about that stuff. You know that. I love Robin regardless."

Eddie gives him a look that screams, we both know why it's different. Steve pushes forwards anyway. "And it's not that I don't want to say it to you. It's just, it's different okay. Like with everyone else, I don't have to worry about it being bullshit. And god that sounds bad, but I don't know how else to say it. And I just know if I say it, if I say it you'll just know it's different, and then you'll hate me and it's one thing for the others to not say it back at first, but I think it might kill me if you didn't. And that's not fair to put that pressure on you." God, now Steve could give Robin a run for her money.

"Sweetheart—"

Steve cuts him off, he knows if he doesn't say it now he won't say it all. "God Eddie if you knew how much I cared—if you knew how much I worried every time you leave. If you knew how much I worry about how I don't say it to you when you leave, how I might not ever get to say it, it would terrify you, Eddie. This isn't a normal amount of affection. This is like—what's the word—astronomical amounts of affection. Cause Eddie, it takes everything in me every single time you walk away to not say I. Love. You."

Steve hears it, how he says it. He knows how it's going to sound before it comes out. How it's different. How it's more. Steve closes his eyes in shame.

Eddie's hand cups Steve's cheek. "Baby."

The hush, but the firm tone makes Steve open his eyes. Eddie has gotten so close they are breathing the same air. Steve's heart stutters.

"Baby," Eddie says again, before giving Steve the one affectionate touch he hasn't gotten yet.

A kiss.

A soft, heartstopping kiss. A kiss that has Steve's soul bursting at the seams.

Steve leans his forehead against Eddie's, feeling content for the first time in weeks. Knowing this was Eddie's way of saying it back.

Though, the delicate "I love you too." that Eddie whispers against Steve's lips doesn't hurt either.

Not even a little bit.

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sometimes I set out to write a quick little thing…and sometimes that little thing turns into a big thing. enjoy :)

p.s. I apologize if there are any tense changes, I wrote this at 1 am lol

[livelovecaliforniadreams]

Buddie + Ways To Say I Love You In 6B

[creativepromptsforwriting]

Twenty-First Day of Gift-Giving

Twenty-One I Love Yous

"I love you more each day."

"We fit perfectly together."

"I think I have always loved you."

"There is nothing I would change about you."

"I really love this about you."

"Every day with you is a dream."

"I don’t think I could stop loving you."

"You are perfect in my eyes."

"I simply adore you."

"I feel whole when I’m with you."

"My heart dances every time I look at you."

"I miss you every day you are not here."

"Everything I do is for you."

"You are my whole world."

"My heart wants to be with you."

"You truly are perfect just the way you are."

"I feel whole when I’m with you."

"I am obsessed with you. Not in a creepy way."

"I don’t ever get enough of you."

"I wouldn’t want to go one day without you."

"Can you feel how well we work together?"

24 Days of Gift-Giving

[theorphicangel]

number two

Waking, you find the right side of your bed empty. Immediately, that brings you reason to categorize your day as a bad one.

Rubbing your eyes, you try to adjust to the low light of the October morning, autumn already bringing sweet chills to your mornings. frowning, you know that this wouldn’t be happening if he was here by your side. Your own personal radiator.

A smile overtakes your frown as you sit up, remembering his threat to make you start paying everytime you cling onto him for heat, as if you weren’t already dealing with payments of your own electric bill.

Hearing the sound of two feet shuffling against the hardware floor, your mood quickly improves on seeing levi enter the room. With his foot, he edges the door open, two cups of steaming tea in his hands.

“I made a cup for you.” he murmurs, biting down on his lip in intense focus on trying not to spill the contents.

“Adorable.” you mutter under your breath, immediately changing the category of this day to good.

Hearing your comment, levi glances up for a second or two, “what was that?”

You shake your head, “nothing.” deciding to keep your teasing under control. Until the clock strikes nine.

“Careful, it’s hot.” levi warns, before cautiously handing you the cup. The heat of your mug almost scolds your palms as you graciously give thanks to him. Levi places his own mug, one that you bought with his own personalized name on it, on the bedside table. Protectively, your hands grip your mug, as he joins you.

A hand snaked around your waist, a cup of his favorite tea in his hand, he has all that he needs to classify this day as a good day.

And so do you.

ways to say I love you masterlist

reblogs are much appreciated!

[zepskies]

Ways to Say "I Love You"

So I've been thinking about some of the writing tips I've been given over the years, and I keep coming back to this one...

When it comes to writing romance, find unique ways to say "I love you."

It characterizes the relationship. And it can turn a romantic moment into an iconic moment.

Here are some of my favorite examples:

"As you wish." (The Princess Bride)

"You did not go over the wall." / "No, George. I did not go over the wall." (Queen Charlotte)

We’re gonna have to work at this every day, but I want to do that because I want you. I want all of you, forever, you and me, every day.” (The Notebook)

"To me, you are perfect." (Love Actually)

"I hate it when you're not around, And the fact that you didn't call. But mostly I hate the way I don't hate you, Not even close, Not even a little bit, Not even at all." (10 Things I Hate About You)

"What was I before you? Nothing." (The Boys)

"You make me want to be a better man." (As Good As It Gets)

"You're my exception." (He's Just Not That Into You)

"You have bewitched me, body and soul." (Pride & Prejudice)

Other examples:

"It's you. It's always been you."

"I need you."

"I'm yours." / "You're mine."

"Stay with me."

I can't quit you."

"You're it for me."

"I wouldn't change you, even if I could."

"I don't deserve you." / "It's not about what you deserve."

"You're everything."

What's one of your favorite "I love you's?" Could be on this list, or one of your own! 😘

[alea-says]

mcdanno holding hands

more versions under the cut... because I can never seem to do just one version...

[where-our-stories-start]

Ways Joel and Ellie tell each other "I love you"

[lupeloto]

ways to say i love you headcanon <3

i just love the idea that there are so many different ways to tell someone you love them. so here is my headcanon for some of the msot common ways mickey and ian say “i love you” in their domestic life:

ian will often text mickey “thinking of you, wish you were here” whenever they are apart

on the days ian actually sleeps in, mickey makes him breakfast

ian brings mickey coffee everytime he makes a coffee run after his morning jog

everytime one of them is driving without the other, they will call out a quick “drive safe” before they head out

ian always reminds mickey to put on his seatbelt

they ask each other every morning “how did you sleep?”

mickey often asks mickey “you eaten today?” knowing sometimes ian forgets when he’s busy/stressed

mickey’ll ask every few weeks “your meds okay and everything lately, red?” just to check in without smothering

ian shows mickey new songs a lot, saying “this reminded me of you” almost every time

mickey leaves a lamp on in the living room when he knows ian will be home late, not wanting him to come home to a dark house

[visionsofval]

These are actually the most romantic lyrics ever sorry

[nocturnalsuggestions]

my speech is made up of me telling people that i love them in various secret ways ("do you want me to bring you some apple cider?" etc.) and my thoughts are made up of hoping they'll say it back ("i want to be near you more often" etc.)

[imfinereallyy]

I feel like Steve and Eddie are both either instantly say I love you on the first date people or I won’t say I love you until you say if first because then I’ll never have to say it because who would love me? people, and no in between. I can’t explain how they are both these things at the same time. Either way they are bad at processing emotions healthily. But this is fact.

[livelovecaliforniadreams]

[pixiereblogs]

Pixie Recaps Picard | The Last Generation

[theorphicangel]

| 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮. | levi x reader

1. “get home safe.”

2. “I made you a cup.”

3. “Have you even eaten yet?”

[ilovehimyourhonour]

do you have a taglist for the minghao event youre doing? its sososo cute, you write him so well and im excited to see what comes next <33 pls keep it up and take care of yourself!

Hi!! I hadn’t really thought people would be interested enough for me to start a taglist—but I will definitely start one if you’d like 😘

And if anyone else sees this and would like to be added please just send in your request!!!

(Ways to say I love you) < for those curious about the series.

[futilechildhooddream]

my boyfriend went out to run an errand so we traded stuffies. he’s accompanied by Coco Butter the gingerbread squishmallow and I’m curled up with his little lamb

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