All The Love Songs About You - Englot

Chapter 32: Home

Looking around to assess the place and see what still needs to be done, I notice Phalo swimming around in its tank.

"Oh, Erynn! I want to introduce you to someone very important to me," I said with a twinkle in my eye.

Erynn looked a little confused, "Someone important? Who?"

I walked over to Phalo's fish tank and pointed inside. "Meet Phalo, my baby," I said, beckoning her to come closer.

Erynn looked amused, but stood up and walked towards me. "Hi, Phalo. You're a cute little fish."

I couldn't help but grin, "Erynn, I want you to meet Phalo's dad." Erynn's eyebrows furrowed in confusion as I turned to Phalo, "Say hello to your new dad, Erynn!"

Erynn looked at me, amused and still a little confused, "I'm Phalo's dad now?"

I giggled and held up my hand, placing it against the glass of the tank. "Yes!, this little girl needs a dad, and you're the only one around. So, Congratulations!" I said enthusiastically.

Erynn played along, and I couldn't help but grin as she started to talk to the fish like it was a real baby. "Well, hello there, Phalo. You're such a little cutie. I'm going to be the best fish dad ever."

I laughed, She's such a good sport and always knows how to make me laugh. Maybe it was a little silly, but this was starting to feel like we were building a future together, complete with a pet fish and all.

As Erynn and I continued to play with Phalo, I couldn't help but feel grateful for the silly, sweet moments that we share together.

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As I laid back on the couch, I couldn't help but feel a growing sense of contentment. This is my home, the place where I feel the most comfortable and happy.

Erynn seemed to sense it too. "How does it feel to be back?" she asked, smiling at me.

"It feels like coming back to something familiar," I replied. "And having you here with me makes it feel even better."

Erynn grinned, wrapping her arms around me tightly . "I'm so happy you're back here," she murmured into my ear.

I leaned into her embrace, feeling her warmth and love all around me. Being with Erynn brought me a sense of comfort and security that I had never felt before.

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Erynn and I are enjoying a cozy dinner together courtesy of Chinese takeout of course. We couldn't be bothered to cook and even if we were, it would be such a hassle to find all the stuff we need, I haven't even started unpacking the dishes and utensils yet.

We ate in comfortable silence, the only noise coming from our chopsticks hitting the box carton.

"Hey, I have a question for you," Erynn starts, leaning towards me.

"What's up?" I ask, looking up at her.

"So, I might have forgotten to mention that my band is performing at the GRAND Awards next month. And, well, we're also receiving an award," she says with a grin.

"That's huge! Congratulations!" I exclaimed "I knew you guys would be big!"

"Thanks! I'm excited, but nervous too. It's a big deal, and I... I was wondering if you'd want to be my date and come with me?" Erynn asks with a soft smile.

My eyes widened in surprise. "Really? You want me to come with you?"

"Of course! You've always been so supportive of my music and my band. It wouldn't feel right to go without you. Plus, you're my girlfriend, being my date is your job!" Erynn says with a playful wink.